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India.com
3 days ago
- Business
- India.com
India gives more punishment to Turkey for supporting Pakistan, Modi govt asks Indigo to...
(File) New Delhi: The government on Friday, 30 May 2025, directed low-cost airline IndiGo to end its aircraft lease agreement with Turkish Airlines within three months. This move is being viewed as a stern message from India to Turkey for supporting Pakistan. IndiGo had leased and operates two Boeing 777s from Turkish Airlines with the permit valid until May 31. The airlines had sought an extension from the Civil Aviation Ministry for six months. The ministry has now refused to allow this, according to multiple reports. A statement from the ministry said: 'To avoid passenger inconvenience due to immediate flight disruption, IndiGo has been granted a three-month extension till August 31' adding that this will not be extended further. 'Indigo has been granted a one-time last and final extension of three months up to 31.08.2025 for these damp-leased aircraft, based on the undertaking from the airline that, they will terminate the damp lease with Turkish Airlines within this extension period, and shall not seek any further extension for these operations,' it said. IndiGo also has a codeshare agreement with Turkish Airlines. On May 15, the Centre revoked the security clearance for Turkish firm Celebi Aviation. Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol had said: 'Turkey had openly supported Pakistan. In view of the current situation, this has become an issue of national security. Keeping security in mind, Celebi has been banned in the country'. During and after the end of the initial phase of Operation Sindoor, Turkey expressed solidarity with Pakistan. Turkish drones were also extensively used by Pakistan in its counter-attack after India struck key terror bases in the neighbouring country. IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers last week said that the airline is fully compliant with all regulatory frameworks governing its operations with aircraft leased from Turkish Airlines, adding that the decision to renew these leases lies with the Indian government. 'It is important to recognise that the operation to Istanbul is taking place in the context of the Air Service Agreement (ASA) between India and Turkey. IndiGo is fully compliant with all regulatory frameworks and regulations which are there. We have thousands of Indian customers booked mostly beyond Istanbul,' Elbers said during a media interaction on the airline's fourth-quarter and full-year financial results for 2024-25. 'The decision to renew these leases lies with the Indian government,' Elbers noted. (With IANS inputs)
The Print
6 days ago
- Politics
- The Print
AAI initiates process to revive Kailashahar airport in Tripura
'Following the state government's request and the Civil Aviation Ministry's instruction, AAI, Northeast, regional executive director visited Kailashahar airport on Monday to see the infrastructure, land availability and visibility condition,' Meena told PTI. Following a request from the state government for the revival of the facility, Airport Authority of India (AAI), Northeast, Regional Executive Director M Raju Krishore, accompanied by MBB Airport (Agartala) Director K C Meena, on Monday visited Kailashahar airport to take stock of the ground situation. Agartala, May 27 (PTI) The AAI has initiated a process to revive the now-defunct Kailashahar airport in Tripura's Unakoti district, an official said on Tuesday. The Kailashahar airport, strategically located in Unakoti district, has remained defunct for over 30 years. The airport played a key role during the India-Pakistan war in 1971 as the Indian Air Force carried out missions and surveillance, another official said. 'We have given two options for land to the state government before pushing the revival plan of the airport. Currently, the airport has a runway of only 1000 metres, which is not feasible even for operating an ATR. The small-sized plane, which carries 16 or 19 passengers, will not be made available all the time, and safety is also a concern,' he said. Meena said the AAI has 'sought land, measuring either 75 acres or 205 acres' to develop the defunct airport, and will prepare a revival plan on the availability of land arranged by the state'. Earlier, senior Congress MLA Birajit Sinha strongly demanded the revival of the airport at the earliest. PTI PS BDC This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
New Indian Express
7 days ago
- Science
- New Indian Express
DGCA seeks ministry's approval to allow students without science background to become pilots
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has decided to relax the eligibility criterion for obtaining a Commercial Pilot Licence. Class XII students who have not studied science are now eligible to get trained and apply for Commercial Pilot Licence. At present, only those with an educational background in science are allowed to opt for it. Speaking to this reporter, the Director General of DGCA, Faiz Ahmed, said, "This is the norm worldover that students of all educational backgrounds can become a pilot. We have submitted a proposal in this connection in April to the Civil Aviation Ministry. It is upto them to take a final call on the matter." Asked about the reason which prompted this relaxation, the Director General said, "Students who opt to study a professional flying course need to clear 5 to 6 papers. The training is quite technical and it is rigorous and tests them on a continuous basis." Presently, there is much Instrumentation and huge scientific advances which makes it quite easy for everyone to operate an aircraft, he added. Ministry sources confirmed that DGCA had sent a proposal to it. "No decision has been taken as of today on it," a source said.
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
India Pakistan Airspace Closure: India and Pakistan Extend Airspace Restrictions Amid Continued Tensions, ET Infra
Advt Pakistan and India have extended airspace restrictions for each other's aircraft in tit-for-tat moves, both countries said on Friday, amid continuing diplomatic tensions between the neighbours after a brief military conflict this Pakistan Airports Authority said the restriction applied to "all aircraft registered, operated, owned, or leased by India", including military planes, until 4:59 a.m. local time on June 24. (2359 GMT on June 23)India's Civil Aviation Ministry issued a corresponding NOTAM (Notice to Airmen), saying Pakistani-registered, operated, owned, or leased aircraft, including military flights, would be barred from Indian airspace through June move extends restrictions first imposed last flared following a deadly attack on tourists in Indian Kashmir in April, eventually triggering the worst military conflict in nearly three decades between the nuclear-armed two countries agreed to a ceasefire on May 10.
Dubai Eye
23-05-2025
- Business
- Dubai Eye
India, Pakistan extend airspace closures for each other's airlines
Pakistan and India have extended airspace restrictions for each other's aircraft in tit-for-tat moves, both countries said on Friday, amid continuing diplomatic tensions between the neighbours after a brief military conflict this month. The Pakistan Airports Authority said the restriction applied to "all aircraft registered, operated, owned, or leased by India", including military planes, until 4:59 AM local time on June 24 (2359 GMT on June 23). India's Civil Aviation Ministry issued a corresponding NOTAM (Notice to Airmen), saying Pakistani-registered, operated, owned, or leased aircraft, including military flights, would be barred from Indian airspace through June 23. The move extends restrictions first imposed last month. Tensions flared following a deadly attack on tourists in India's Jammu and Kashmir region in April, eventually triggering the worst military conflict in nearly three decades between the nuclear-armed rivals. The two countries agreed to a ceasefire on May 10.
