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
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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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INDIA BUREAU OF IMMIGRATION- TRAVEL AND VISA RESTRICTIONS RELATED TO COVID-19 DATED 12TH MARCH, 2020
In suppression of all earlier advisories issued on this subject the following visa restrictions are issued for implementation – Continue reading INDIA BUREAU OF IMMIGRATION- TRAVEL AND VISA RESTRICTIONS RELATED TO COVID-19 DATED 12TH MARCH, 2020
DGCA warns airlines of action, if declaration forms not provided to passengers.
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has warned all airlines to ensure that proper declaration forms are provided to passengers entering India or their operations may be cancelled. Continue reading DGCA warns airlines of action, if declaration forms not provided to passengers.
Aviation Regulator Amends Breath Test Rules To Check Coronavirus Spread
New Delhi:
Amid the outbreak of the infectious novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, in the country, the Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has said employees of airlines or the Airport Authority of India (AAI) must be examined by a medical personal for symptoms before they are subject to breath analyser (BA) tests that involve blowing into a machine. Continue reading Aviation Regulator Amends Breath Test Rules To Check Coronavirus Spread
IATA Updates COVID-19 Financial Impacts -Relief Measures Needed
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) updated its analysis of the financial impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) public health emergency on the global air transport industry. IATA now sees 2020 global revenue losses for the passenger business of between $63 billion (in a scenario where COVID-19 is contained in current markets with over 100 cases as of 2 March) and $113 billion (in a scenario with a broader spreading of COVID-19). No estimates are yet available for the impact on cargo operations. Continue reading IATA Updates COVID-19 Financial Impacts -Relief Measures Needed