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Economic Times
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- Economic Times
India, China agree to resume direct flights between the two nations
India and China have agreed to resume direct flight connections between Chinese mainland and India at the earliest, the Indian foreign ministry said in a statement on two countries had a standoff that began in 2020 and had strained bilateral ties, which impacted air travel between the countries. "Both sides agreed to resume direct flight connectivity between Chinese mainland and India at the earliest, and finalize an updated Air Services Agreement. They also agreed on the facilitation of visas to tourists, businesses, media and other visitors in both directions," said the official statement of MEA. Direct flights between India and China stopped during the pandemic, forcing travelers to take indirect routes via hubs like Hong Kong or Singapore. The reopening of air routes comes amid shifting geopolitical between India and China worsened in 2020 following border clashes that resulted in the deaths of 20 Indian soldiers and an unknown number of Chinese troops. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to attend the SCO summit in Tianjin from August 31, where he will be meeting Chinese President Xi Jinping. Indian aviation authorities and major airlines such as Air India and IndiGo have been informed but have not commented publicly. Before flights were halted, Indian carriers including Air India and IndiGo operated routes to China alongside Chinese airlines like Air China and China Southern. The current plan is for Indian airlines to resume services soon. Earlier attempts to restart direct flights were made in January and June but stalled amid diplomatic tensions. Renewed progress has been made only in the last two weeks, with airlines now being briefed on the plans.
Business Standard
2 hours ago
- Business Standard
Indian Oil Corporation signs MoU with Air India
For collaboration on sustainable air transport operations with adoption of low-carbon fuels Indian Oil Corporation and Air India today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the supply of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), marking a major step towards a greener future for Indian aviation. This MoU outlines the shared commitment of both Parties to promote the adoption of low-carbon fuels in aviation, support global decarbonization goals, and contribute to the transition toward more sustainable air transport operations. This collaboration reaffirms IndianQil's role as a trailblazer in India's energy transition, bringing India closer to a greener, cleaner aviation future. The Corporation has become the first Indian company to receive ISCC CORSIA certification for SAF production at its Panipat Refinery. The certification granted under ICAO's Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA), establishes IndianOil's capability to produce SAF that meets the most stringent international sustainability and lifecycle carbon emission standards.
The Hindu
4 hours ago
- The Hindu
Indian Oil, Air India ink MoU on sustainable aviation fuel supply
Days after it became the first company in the country to receive ISCC CORSIA certification for sustainable aviation fuel production at its Panipat refinery, State-owned oil refiner and marketeer Indian Oil Corporation has entered into an MoU with Air India for supply of SAF. The MoU outlines a shared commitment to promote adoption of low-carbon fuels in aviation, support global decarbonisation goals and contribute to the transition toward more sustainable air transport operations, IOC said. 'With our ISCC CORSIA-certified SAF from Panipat, Indian Oil is ready to provide a sustainable fuel solution that will help decarbonise air travel. Partnering with India's flagship carrier, we are aligning national growth with global climate goals and setting a benchmark for the industry, IOC Chairman said. IOC ED-Aviation Shailesh Dhar and Air India's Group Head-Governance, Regulatory, Compliance and Corporate Affairs P. Balaji signed the MoU in the presence of and Air India CEO Campbell Wilson. said 'Through this MoU with Indian Oil, Air India is committed to support the government of India's initiatives to promote sustainable development in the aviation sector and to further its own sustainability goals to achieve the IATA Net Zero by 2050 target.' Indian Oil and Air India, through the MoU, aim to collaborate on the supply of SAF to meet CORSIA targets and even exceed them for international flights, ensuring a reliable, transparent, and sustainable fuel supply to support both companies' environmental goals, IOC said in a release. Following the ISCC CORSIA certification, the oil company said a prerequisite for commercial SAF production, the certification represents a significant advancement in India's capability for the production, certification and distribution of SAF.
