Government / Ministry News

» MoCA plans to increase flight duty hours of Air India pilots and crew

Air India cabin crew unions have a lesser flight-time limit at 100-80 hours for a month as per their union agreements, compared with 125 hours stipulated by the DGCA ... Read more

» India aims at 1 per cent of global tourist arrivals by 2017

Sahai said he would push for 'infra' status for the tourism sector at FHRAI Conference ... Read more

» MoCA Simplifies Byelaws for Regulating Building Activities Around Airports

The changes will bring greater transparency and efficiency in the processes of approval for constructing buildings around airports ... Read more

» Air India takes possession of Dreamliner

Dreamliner 'fundamentally right plane' for Air India's turnaround: Boeing ... Read more

» KSRTDC introduces ultra-modern bus service on Bangalore to Mysore route

The country\'s longest bus, at 14.5 metres, includes a pantry and toilet facilities; to operate this bus service between Bangalore and Chennai after the feedback from passengers on the service ... Read more

» India and Maldives Discuss Cooperation in Civil Aviation Sector

Island Aviation, Spice Jet and Mega Maldives planning flights to connect Mumbai/Delhi/Chennai with Male ... Read more

» Private airlines reluctant to fly in northeast region

The NEC plans to run a dedicated airline in the northeast interlinking all the important cities and towns in the region ... Read more

» Maharashtra govt. mulls 50 percent rebate on stamp duty on tourism projects

Fewer licences will now be required to open restaurants, the licence renovation period will be extended from the existing one to five years and luxury taxes will be slashed ... Read more

» TAAI members write to MLAs & MPs seeking help in their fight for commission

Accuses all international carriers of selling their tickets on their website at much cheaper rates than that offered to International Air Transport Association-certified agents ... Read more

» Tourism makes vital contribution to economy of Argentina says President

UNWTO Secretary-General, Taleb Rifai and WTTC President & CEO, David Scowsill presented an Open Letter which calls on global leaders to support tourism as a driver of economic growth and development ... Read more

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