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. Continue reading ACI World issues guidance for security screening during COVID-19 pandemic
Month: March 2020
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. Continue reading Coronavirus: India bans international flights
Lok Sabha passes Aircraft (Amendment) Bill to give statutory status to DGCA
New Delhi: A bill that seeks to convert Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and two other existing bodies under the Civil Aviation Ministry into statutory bodies was passed by Lok Sabha on Tuesday. Continue reading Lok Sabha passes Aircraft (Amendment) Bill to give statutory status to DGCA
ACI World proposes a global policy response to COVID-19 pandemic
In an article for ACI Insights published today, Director General Angela Gittens outlined the Airports Council International (ACI) World position on the global policy response for the airport industry and the aviation ecosystem.
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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. Continue reading Coronavirus scare spared domestic air travel in February, shows DGCA data
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.
CAPA : Most airlines may go bankrupt by May without govt action on Coronavirus
NEW DELHI: The Covid-19 pandemic will push most airlines across the globe to bankruptcy by the end of May, aviation consultancy Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation (CAPA) has said. Continue reading CAPA : Most airlines may go bankrupt by May without govt action on Coronavirus
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. Continue reading Bird Strikes- Important Role of Air Traffic Controllers
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. Continue reading Coronavirus scare: Domestic air traffic may fall 15-20%