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The aviation industry in India has experienced rapid growth over the past few years, driven by the government's open sky policy, increasing business opportunities, and growing tourism. According to a report by Research and Markets, the country's airport infrastructure investment market is expected to continue its
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Air India has initiated steps to evacuate stranded passengers out of Chennai by conducting a trial landing at Arakkonam naval air station using an empty Airbus A320 aircraft. The move comes as Chennai airport remains closed till December 6. According to officials, Arakkonam, situated about 70 km from Chennai, has
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Extremely heavy rainfall battered Chennai, India's fourth most populous metropolis, for four days, causing widespread flooding that shut down the airport, factories, and trains, leaving thousands of people stranded. The Indian Navy's air base at Arakkonam was readied for commercial flights to evacuate passengers, while the
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As the aviation sector in India continues to recover from a downturn, lower fuel prices have become a major catalyst for the growth of airline stocks. In the past year, SpiceJet's stock has surged six-and-a-half times, from Rs 11.5 to Rs 72.5, outperforming international airlines such
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The shares of InterGlobe Aviation Ltd, which operates IndiGo Airlines, have skyrocketed 40% since its debut fortnight back, sparking concerns among investors. The price shot up to Rs 1,087.50 per share on Tuesday from Rs 765 on debut on November 10, taking the valuation to Rs 39,188.
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The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) at India's Indira Gandhi International Airport forced disabled rights activist Javed Abidi to get off his wheelchair during a security check, despite guidelines established in 2014 to prevent such scenarios. Abidi was on his way to Colombo for an official meeting and
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In a bid to counter rising costs, Indian airlines are rapidly shifting towards fuel-efficient aircraft such as the Airbus A320neo and Boeing 737 MAX. With jet fuel prices in India being 60% higher than in Singapore, local airlines are seeing significant cost savings by opting for newer planes that promise
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The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has written to the Union aviation ministry, requesting that airlines set up check-in counters at metro stations. Currently, only Air India has a counter at the New Delhi station of the airport line, and it is used by only 10-12 passengers per day. The
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Air India's Boeing 787 Dreamliners have experienced a sudden surge in technical issues, leaving passengers stranded in foreign lands. A senior Boeing executive has revealed that the US aircraft major plans to address these snags by improving reliability, streamlining spare parts availability, and identifying the root cause of
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Air India's massive fleet of over 100 aircraft is being subjected to an emergency engineering audit after two recent safety scares. The audit, ordered by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), is a response to concerns raised by the regulator over the airline's maintenance records
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The state of hockey in Karnataka is set to gain momentum with the announcement of the second edition of The Bengaluru Cup, scheduled to take place from October 10th to 19th. The event highlights the unveiling of the official uniform of team Karnataka XI, designed by star hockey players from
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The Mumbai Hockey Association Limited (MHAL) has announced the participant teams and schedule for the 2015 edition of the Mumbai Super Division League. Indian Oil, the defending champions, and Air India, last year's runners-up, will face stiff competition as they battle for supremacy alongside 12 other teams. The
