Etihad wins airline of the year award
September 27th, 2011 - 12:52 am ICT by IANS
Abu Dhabi, Sep 26 (IANS/WAM) Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has been named airline of the year 2011 at a global awards gala in ... Read more...
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China unveils first ultra-light civilian helicopter
September 15th, 2011 - 3:28 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Sep 15 (IANS) China Thursday unveiled its first ultra-light civilian chopper at an international helicopter exposition held for the first time in the country.The one-tonne AC310 helicopter, equipped with ... Read more...
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China’s passenger aircraft to triple by 2030
September 8th, 2011 - 8:51 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Sep 8 (IANS) China's commercial passenger aircraft will triple over the next 20 years driven by the country's sustained economic growth, experts said.US aircraft maker Boeing Co. forecasts that ... Read more...
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Poor quality fuel cause of Russian plane crash?
September 8th, 2011 - 12:49 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, Sep 8 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Poor quality of aviation fuel could be one of the possible reasons why the Yak-42 plane crashed in Russia Wednesday, killing at least 43 people, ... Read more...
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Manpower shortage leading to pilots faking licenses: MPs
August 15th, 2011 - 2:35 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) A parliamentary committee has said it is no surprise that pilot licenses are being acquired with fake certificates when an alarming manpower shortage is plaguing ... Read more...
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Defence sector to gain from $30 billion inflow
August 3rd, 2011 - 8:05 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 3 (IANS) The Indian defence industry will benefit from an inflow of $30 billion as offsets through military procurements from abroad over the next decade, according to ... Read more...
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Lufthansa, Finnair, Cathay most innovative airlines
July 30th, 2011 - 6:02 pm ICT by IANS
Amsterdam, July 30 (IANS) Eight global carriers that fly to India, including Lufthansa, Finnair and Cathay Pacific, have been ranked among the 11 most innovative carriers in the world by ... Read more...
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Foreign pilots to be eased out by 2013: DGCA
July 11th, 2011 - 5:06 pm ICT by IANS
Thiruvananthapuram, July 11 (IANS) Foreign pilots employed in the Indian aviation industry would be asked to leave by 2013, the head of the country's airlines regulator said Monday."This is the ... Read more...
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Alliance Air launches Delhi-Kanpur-Kolkata flight
May 24th, 2011 - 7:00 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi/Kanpur, May 24 (IANS) National carrier Air India's budget subsidiary, Alliance Air, Tuesday started a hopping flight between the national capital to Kolkata with a 30-minute stopover at Kanpur."Alliance ... Read more...
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Kingfisher Airlines 2010-11 net loss at Rs.1,027 crore
May 24th, 2011 - 5:00 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, May 24 (IANS) Vijay Mallya-promoted Kingfisher Airlines Tuesday reported a full-year net loss of Rs.1,027 crore, down from Rs.1,647 crore in fiscal 2009-10, mainly on account of improved performance ... Read more...
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Air India to focus on innovative regional routes to shore up growth
May 23rd, 2011 - 5:46 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) National carrier Air India Monday said that it will focus on innovative regional routes, including tier-two and tier-three cities, to shore up its domestic market ... Read more...
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Indian mega satellite to boost aviation: AAI
May 21st, 2011 - 11:18 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi/Bangalore, May 21 (IANS) India's aviation-based navigation capabilities were boosted Saturday with the launch of Indian Space Research Organisation's (ISRO) mega geostationary satellite GSAT-8 from the South American ... Read more...
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China develops next-generation air-to-air missile
May 20th, 2011 - 3:07 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, May 20 (IANS) China has successfully developed a next-generation air-to-air missile, a media report said describing it as a secret weapon.People's Daily reported that China independently developed the air-to-air ... Read more...
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‘Aviation industry requires $30 bn investment in next 15 years’
May 6th, 2011 - 5:53 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) The Indian aviation industry requires $30 billion (Rs.135,000 crore) in the next 15 years to develop infrastructure and manpower to cope with increasing passenger and ... Read more...
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China to build 56 more airports in five years
April 7th, 2011 - 8:01 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, April 7 (IANS) China will build 56 more airports in the country in the next five years, an official said Thursday.The number of airports in the country is likely ... Read more...
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Middle East unrest upsets aviation sector
March 5th, 2011 - 12:58 am ICT by IANS
Abu Dhabi, March 4 (IANS/WAM) The aviation industry is concerned over rising fuel prices triggered by the political turmoil in some oil-rich countries in the Middle East.Several oil-producing countries, ... Read more...
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US doubts over India’s combat jet partner
February 18th, 2011 - 9:48 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Feb 18 (IANS) US ambassador to India Tim Roemer has expressed doubts about the ability of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to partner with US companies in delivering a multi-billion dollar ... Read more...
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Bombardier aircraft sales slip 19 percent
February 18th, 2011 - 12:39 pm ICT by IANS
Toronto, Feb 18 (IANS) Metro and aircraft maker Bombardier Thursday reported an almost one-fifth drop in its aircraft sales in the fiscal year ending Jan 31 as compared to the last year.The ... Read more...
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Air India to get first 787 Dreamliners by year end
February 9th, 2011 - 10:46 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, Feb 9 (IANS) US-based aircraft manufacturer Boeing's Indian subsidiary Wednesday said the long-awaited delivery of Air India's maiden batch of 787 'Dreamliner' aircraft will be made in the fourth quarter of ... Read more...
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Air India to get first 787 Dreamliner by 2011-end
February 9th, 2011 - 7:48 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, Feb 9 (IANS) Boeing India, the American aircraft manufacturer's Indian subsidiary, Wednesday said the long-awaited delivery of Air India's advanced 787 Dreamliner would be made in the fourth quarter of 2011."India's ... Read more...
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Chinese stealth fighter maker may soon be flying Obama in its choppers!
February 4th, 2011 - 1:56 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 4 (ANI): Barack Obama and future US presidents may one day fly on Chinese made helicopters, as the United States is looking to replace the aging Marine One fleet ... Read more...
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US sends high tech trade mission to India
February 3rd, 2011 - 11:33 pm ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar
Washington, Feb 3 (IANS) With the controls on export of high tech items to India eased, US Commerce Secretary Gary Locke is leading a trade mission to India next ... Read more...
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New aviation charter alliance Powerfly to take wings Feb 14
February 1st, 2011 - 10:17 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Feb 1 (IANS) Deccan Charters Limited, Taj Air and Business Jets India Tuesday announced a strategic alliance "Powerfly" to offer customers a wider choice of aircraft and network.Powerfly would also leverage ... Read more...
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Patel to focus on re-energising public sector firms
January 20th, 2011 - 10:56 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Newly-appointed Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises Minister Praful Patel Thursday said he would renew efforts to re-energise the public sector enterprises which come under his ministry. Patel, ... Read more...
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India to soon have its first aviation museum
January 17th, 2011 - 10:34 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) India will soon have a national aviation museum to commemorate the 100th year of the first domestic flight in the country in 1911, Civil Aviation Minister Praful ... Read more...
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U.S. Transportation Secretary LaHood receives recommendations from aviation advisory committee
December 16th, 2010 - 9:53 pm ICT by BNO News
WASHINGTON, D.C. (BNO NEWS) -- U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood on Wednesday received recommendations from a federal advisory committee on how to address challenges faced by the U.S. aviation industry.Among the recommendations ... Read more...
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Concorde Crash Verdict Heavy On Continental Airlines
December 7th, 2010 - 7:51 pm ICT by GD
By Ranjan Bhaduri
Dec 7, (THAINDIAN NEWS) In a recent development Continental Airlines and one of its mechanic have been declared guilty of having part in involuntary manslaughter in a Concorde crash that ... Read more...
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Qaeda wants to ‘haemorrhage’ aviation industry by planting more bombs on planes
November 29th, 2010 - 5:40 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov.29 (ANI): Al-Qaeda terrorists have announced that they are training a new generation of bomb makers to target planes.A group operating out of terrorism hotbed Yemen claims it wants to cause ... Read more...
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American Eagle Launching New Service Next Year
November 26th, 2010 - 8:09 pm ICT by GD
By Ranjan Bhaduri
Nov 26, (THAINDIAN NEWS) American Eagle Airlines which is the regional wing of American Airlines is going to start its nonstop service between Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport and Dallas/Fort Worth ... Read more...
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Karachi plane crash apparently due to ‘human error’, says expert
November 6th, 2010 - 6:03 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad, Nov 6 (ANI): A human error appears to be the cause behind the twin-engined Beech 1900 aircraft crash in Karachi on Friday, a source in the aviation industry has said."It seems ... Read more...
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Pak airports on high terror alert following foiled Al-Qaeda parcel bomb plot
November 3rd, 2010 - 2:25 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad, Nov 3(ANI): The Pakistan government has reportedly issued a 'high terror alert' at all international airports in the country after the alleged Al-Qaeda plot of parcel bombs on two United States-bound ... Read more...
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Aircraft bomb find ‘could mean the end of in-flight Wi-Fi’
November 3rd, 2010 - 11:52 am ICT by ANI
London, Nov 3 (ANI): Last week's discovery of explosive packed in laser printer cartridges connected to a mobile phone could mean the end of Wi-Fi connections for passengers in flights.A cellphone connected ... Read more...
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Air India denies reports of cancellation of flights
November 2nd, 2010 - 3:59 pm ICT by IANS
Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 2 (IANS) Air India has denied reports in a section of the media here that the national airline has resorted to widespread cancellation of flights from Kerala to various destinations ... Read more...
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World’s first integrated aviation university in Bangalore
November 1st, 2010 - 5:22 pm ICT by IANS
By Neena Bhandari
Sydney, Nov 1 (IANS) The Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation (CAPA) and the Bangalore-based Subramanya Construction and Development Company (SCDC) Monday signed a joint venture agreement to set up the ... Read more...
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Australia on alert after bomb packages found on US-bound cargo jets
October 30th, 2010 - 12:27 pm ICT by ANI
Townsville (Queensland, Australia), Oct. 30 (ANI): Australian authorities are on alert after American authorities intercepted two bombs meant for Jewish organizations in Chicago.The Courier Mail quoted acting Prime Minister Wayne Swan ... Read more...
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