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Aviation Infra Development Soaring High, 73 Airports Operationalized Till January 2023 Under UDAN Scheme

What does the news say? Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, the governing establishment at the Centre has greatly expanded the civil aviation sector over the last few years in an effort to add to the wings of the government’s flagship UDAN (Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik) scheme. The Ministry…

India’s Growing Civil Aviation Industry Sees Greater Scope For Growth

How has air travel changed for various societies in our country? Since the early 2000s, when air travel was still seen as a luxury reserved for the wealthy and upper class, the middle class has been able to afford it, and as a result, India’s aviation business has risen by…

India will be The Next Growth Engine of Global Aviation: CAPA

What does the news say? India will overtake the United States as the third-largest aviation market by 2020, according to a new report from CAPA – Centre for Aviation and air transport IT specialist SITA. The report also assesses whether India has the necessary infrastructure, investment, and regulatory framework to…

‘Great sign’ PM Modi lauds Aviation Ministry for Increase in passenger Traffic

What does the news say? India’s civil aviation industry expanded by 4% in August despite losses brought on by the pandemic. The 4-lakh threshold for daily passengers was reached by Indian civil aviation on Tuesday, according to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Good sign. As Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia…

India jumps to 48th Spot in International Aviation Safety Ranking: DGCA

What is ICAO or International Civil Aviation Organization? The International Civil Aviation Organization is a specialised agency of the United Nations that promotes the planning and development of international air transport in order to ensure its safe and orderly growth. Additionally, it coordinates the concepts and procedures of global air navigation.…

India’s Aviation Sector has Enough Potential for Recurring Aircraft Orders GE Aerospace

What should one know about this news? Given the enormous growth taking place in India’s civil aviation sector, leading engine manufacturer GE Aerospace has stated that there is sufficient possibility for repeat aircraft orders by Indian carriers. A top executive of GE Aerospace further stated that India, the third-largest aviation…

‘Make for Globe’: PM Hails ‘Giant Leap’ in Aviation on Laying Foundation for Gujarat’s Tata-Airbus Plant

What is the news about? On Sunday, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the country has taken a big step towards aviation independence with the opening of an aircraft manufacturing plant in Vadodara. He claimed that India was quickly growing into a significant global manufacturing centre, which was good…

Air India to Retain Pilots for Five more years after Retirement

What should one know about this news? A new policy adopted by Air India would allow certain pilots to continue working for the company on a contract basis for an additional five years after retiring. The company’s current pilot retirement age is 58. Given the fleet’s expanding number of aircraft,…