India offers big opportunity for investment in aviation sector: PM Modi

India offers big opportunity for investment in aviation sector: PM Modi

In this screenshot from @narendramodi via Youtube on June 2, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses a gathering during Plenary Session of World Air Transport Summit, at Bharat Mandapam, in New Delhi. Photo: @narendramodi/YT via PTI Photo Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said India’s fast-growing aviation sector offers a significant investment opportunity with the […]

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IndiGo CEO defends India’s bilateral aviation policy amid criticism from Emirates President

IndiGo CEO defends India’s bilateral aviation policy amid criticism from Emirates President

IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers attends the press briefing during the annual International Air Transport Association meeting in New Delhi, on June 2, 2025. | Photo Credit: Reuters Sparring with Emirates President Tim Clark, who once again criticised India’s restrictive policy for foreign carriers, IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers on Monday said, “if one side makes more […]

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Explained | Why will airlines have to share PNR data? 

Explained | Why will airlines have to share PNR data? 

What are the pros and cons of Customs wanting more information on international travellers? How will the process work?   What are the pros and cons of Customs wanting more information on international travellers? How will the process work?   The story so far: The Passenger Name Record Information Regulations, 2022, notified by the Central Board of […]

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‘Misled’ individuals behind boycott calls, not worried about it, says Qatar Airways CEO

‘Misled’ individuals behind boycott calls, not worried about it, says Qatar Airways CEO

The calls for boycotting Qatar Airways in India were made by “misled” individuals and do not worry the airline, chief executive officer Akbar Al Baker told The Hindu on Monday. When asked if he was concerned about the such calls, the Qatar Airways CEO replied with an emphatic “no”. “It is being done by a […]

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Airline profitability within reach in 2023: global industry body

Airline profitability within reach in 2023: global industry body

Asia Pacific seeing slow recovery, but will be the fastest growing region in the long term Asia Pacific seeing slow recovery, but will be the fastest growing region in the long term Profitability across the airline industry is “on the horizon” in 2023 due to the easing of travel restrictions, strong pent-up demand for travel, […]

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