civil aviation Archives

February 20, 2025 5:54 PM

India becomes second country to introduce digital pilot licenses

India has taken a significant leap in modernizing its civil aviation sector with the launch of the Electronic Personnel License (EPL) for pilots. Union Minister for Civil Aviation Ram Mohan Naidu introduced the initiative, making India the second cou...

November 10, 2024 11:54 AM

TIA’s 10-hour daily closure expected to increase ticket prices, cause revenue loss

Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu Valley will close for 10 hours daily over the next five months to facilitate significant upgrades and expansion work. The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has implemented this closure from 10...

September 12, 2024 9:52 PM

PM announces adoption of Delhi Declaration on Civil Aviation

The 2nd Asia Pacific Ministerial Conference on Civil Aviation concluded with the unanimous adoption of the Delhi Declaration. The two-day event, held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi from September 11 to 12, was hosted by the Ministry of Civil Aviatio...

September 9, 2024 10:29 PM

India to host 2nd Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Civil Aviation

India is set to host the 2nd Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Civil Aviation, marking a key event for the region's aviation sector. Scheduled to take place from September 11-12, 2024, at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, the conference is co-hosted...

May 8, 2024 11:32 AM

Air India Express cancels 70 flights as crew members go on mass ‘sick leave’

In a major flight disruption, Air India Express faced significant turmoil on Wednesday as more than 70 international and domestic flights were cancelled or delayed due to senior crew members calling in sick en masse. The situation has raised concerns...

January 21, 2024 2:31 PM

Plane that crashed in Afghanistan not Indian, Aviation ministry clarifies

A plane headed for Moscow crashed in Afghanistan on Sunday, sparking rumours that it was an Indian carrier. However, The Ministry of Civil Aviation has confirmed that the plane in question is not Indian. Initially, the local Afghan media misreported...

August 31, 2023 4:04 PM

India & New Zealand sign MoU: Boosting Air Connectivity

In a significant stride towards bolstering international air connectivity, India and New Zealand have signed an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation in the civil aviation sector. The MoU will encompass the scheduling of new routes...