ACI World issues guidance for security screening during COVID-19 pandemic

As the COVID-19 global pandemic continues to unfold, Airports Council International (ACI) World has issued new best practice guidance on airport security screening to help protect screeners, passengers and staff while preserving security. Read More

Coronavirus: India bans international flights

NEW DELHI : The Indian government on Thursday banned commercial international airlines to operate to India for a week from 22 March, following an effort to curb the outspread of Covid-19, which has already seen the country temporarily ban foreigners from entering it. Read More

Coronavirus scare spared domestic air travel in February, shows DGCA data

NEW DELHI: Despite coronavirus’ dark shadow on travel, India saw 1.2 crore people flying within the country last month — up almost 9% from 1.1 crore in February 2019. The first two months of this year have seen 2.5 crore domestic flyers, an increase of 5.4% from 2.4 crore in January-February 2019 period, according to DGCA data released Wednesday. Read More

Covid 19 : GoAir suspends international operations, sends staff on leave without pay

NEW DELHI : Facing low travel demand due to travel restrictions as a result of outspread of Covid-19, Wadia Group-controlled no-frill carrier GoAir Ltd. has asked a section of its employees to go on short-term leave without pay, a spokesperson of the airline said on Tuesday.

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Bird Strikes- Important Role of Air Traffic Controllers

Introduction

Birds are a major hazard to aviation and have been responsible in causing loss of aircraft, helicopters and loss of valuable human lives. Prevention of bird strikes is a joint responsibility of Aircraft, Helicopter Operators, Flight Crew, Regulator, Airport Operators and Air Traffic Controllers. An involved, aware and alert Controller can be of great assistance to air crew in mitigating the consequences of a bird hit. Read More

Promotion of Safety Management System Training by Aviation Safety India.

Dear Sir,

Greetings from Aviation Safety Management Society of India (ASMSI).
Safety Management System was introduced in the country on 20 Jul 2013 by DGCA and as per the provisions of DGCA CAR,all the operators were required to implement Safety Management System in four phases by 20 Jul 2013.Considering the great importance of SMS,ICAO had issued a dedicated Annex -19 on SMS.

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Coronavirus scare: Domestic air traffic may fall 15-20%

Civil aviation minister Hardeep Singh Puri said coronavirus scare may lead to a 15% -20% drop in domestic air traffic, while stressing that India would overcome the challenge and see robust growth in the civil aviation sector. The current challenges in the sector can be converted into opportunities as the aviation industry has ushered in an era of expansion, driven by factors such as low cost carriers (LCCs), modern airports, FDI in domestic airlines, usage of advanced IT systems and growing emphasis on regional connectivity. Read More

GHIAL inks 2 tripartite MoUs with Airbus and T, SpiceJet and Ras Al Khaimah Airport

Hyderabad: GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd (GHIAL) on Saturday said it has inked two tripartite agreements – one with SpiceJet and Ras Al Khaimah International Airport and the other with Airbus and the Telangana government.
GMR group said the MoU with Ras Al Khaimah International Airport and SpiceJet has been signed to promote exports of agricultural products from India to UAE and its neighbouring countries via Hyderabad and to create a dedicated freight corridor to leverage the agro and farming sector potential from Telangana and its neighbouring regions. Read More