Following Indigo incident, Aviation Minister says there's a 'Laxman Rekha' airlines shouldn't cross
Showing seriousness and strict action on the recent incidents with the airlines, Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has adopted zero tolerance for any such incidents, reports IANS.
May 12, 2022, 17:34 PM IST
India needs around 1 lakh drone pilots, anyone after class XII can apply: Scindia
"We need close to a lakh drone pilots in the years to come and with two-three months of training, a drone pilot will earn a monthly salary of around Rs 30,000," Scindia said, as reported by PTI.
May 10, 2022, 19:20 PM IST
India's Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia says 'personally' following IndiGo incident, promises strict action
Jyotiraditya Scindia will investigate the alleged incident of IndiGo airlines, and has further assured a probe into the matter, as reported by agencies.
May 09, 2022, 13:53 PM IST
Jyotiraditya Scindia, Gen VK Singh inaugurate mega 'Yog Prabha' event in Delhi
In addition to Jyotiraditya Scindia, Union Minister of Civil Aviation, and General VK Singh, Minister of State for MoCA, over 600 officials and employees of the department took part in the event.
Apr 25, 2022, 09:13 AM IST
Alliance Air starts direct flight service between Mumbai and Keshod, Gujarat
Keshod airport was established in 1930 by the then Nawab of Junagadh, but it remained unused for decades until Prime Minister Narendra Modi decided to revive it.
Apr 16, 2022, 18:25 PM IST
Arunachal's light aircraft to be operational for regional connectivity, historical moment for state
Two 17-seater non-pressurized, made in India Dornier 228 with AC cabin capable of day and night operations will fly in Arunachal Pradesh on April 12 creating history under the banner of Alliance Airline.
Apr 09, 2022, 16:02 PM IST
IndiGo starts Indore-Jammu direct flight services, check timings here
"Today marks an important day in the history of Indian Civil Aviation as the crown of India (Jammu) will be connected with the heart of India (Indore),” said Jyotiraditya Scindia.
Mar 29, 2022, 09:39 AM IST
Airlines in India expected to add up to 120 aircrafts every year: Aviation Minister
Addressing the Wings India 2022 at Begumpet Airport in Hyderabad, Scindia said that India is looking at tremendous expansion in areas of airlines, airports and every facet of the civil aviation ecosystem.
Mar 26, 2022, 14:22 PM IST
Govt to build 220 airports by 2025, says Civil Aviation Minister Scindia
The government plans on building 33 new freight terminals, 15 new flight training schools and increasing opportunities for jobs as well as focusing on drones, according to Scindia.
Mar 23, 2022, 19:08 PM IST
We successfully managed to evacuate our people from Ukraine: PM Narendra Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday that even big countries found it difficult to evacuate their citizens stuck in war-torn Ukraine, but India has successfully evacuated thousands of students.
Mar 06, 2022, 16:38 PM IST
'Operation Ganga in full gear!': Scindia meets Indian Ambassador to Romania, Moldova to discuss operational issues for evacuation
"Met the Indian Ambassador to Romania & Moldova, Sh Rahul Shrivastava Ji to discuss the operational issues for evacuation and the flight plan from Bucharest & Suceava in the coming days. Operation Ganga in full gear!" Scindia tweeted.
Mar 02, 2022, 08:02 AM IST
Govt working on policy for regional airlines, helicopter operators: Jyotiraditya Scindia
“We are going to come out with a policy for regional airlines and helicopters to make them much more economical, pervasive, and to provide that last mile connectivity because growth is also going to come from that sector,” Aviation Minister said.
Feb 28, 2022, 14:45 PM IST
Telangana aircraft crash: Trainee pilot killed, Scindia expresses grief
Expressing his grief over the tragic death of the trainee pilot, Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia informed that an investigation team has been sent to the accident site.
Feb 26, 2022, 16:41 PM IST
Domestic air traffic to cross pre-Covid levels within 2 months: Jyotiraditya Scindia
During pre-Covid times, domestic airlines carried around 4 lakh passengers per day and numbers increased after the second wave.
Feb 21, 2022, 17:00 PM IST
Airfare bands are implemented to protect airlines and passengers interest: Jyotiraditya Scindia
Following the pandemic, the civil aviation ministry implemented temporary airfare bands with upper and lower limits under the Aircraft Act of 1934.
Feb 11, 2022, 11:56 AM IST
Kolkata should have a second airport, state govt not giving land: Jyotiraditya Scindia
Jyotiraditya Scindia said that while the present airport has a throughput of 2.5 crore people, the new airport's terminal building should have a throughput of 3.5 crore.
Feb 07, 2022, 09:04 AM IST
69-year-old 'wrong step' corrected: Jyotiraditya Scindia on Tata acquiring Air India
We will have a player with tremendous capabilities for international and domestic traffic and it will be a win-win position for all stakeholders in this industry, said Scindia.
Jan 28, 2022, 14:54 PM IST
It depends on COVID-19 situation: Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on resumption of international flights to India
India has banned scheduled international flights from March 2020. Currently, the country has air bubble agreements with many countries and Vande Bharat Mission (VBM) flights are also operational.
Dec 15, 2021, 10:05 AM IST
'Don't want to fall to that level': Jyotiraditya Scindia hits back at Digvijaya Singh over 'traitor' remark
Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said, "I do not want to fall to that level... What to say to those people who called Osama (Osama Bin Laden) as `Osama Ji` and told that they will abrogate Article 370 when they come to power."
Dec 06, 2021, 11:19 AM IST
More than 200 airports in India by 2023-24: Union Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia
Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said that the Central government is planning to double the number of airports in the country.
Nov 19, 2021, 22:47 PM IST