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Amid rising fuel prices due to the Middle East war, Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu has appealed to state governments to reduce the Value Added Tax (VAT) on Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF). Sources told India Today that Naidu has reached out to state Chief Ministers, urging them to reduce the tax burden and provide relief to airlines as well as passengers. His outreach comes just before ATF prices will be revised on April 1, which will lead to a spike in airfares. "States such as Delhi hav ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) The government on Wednesday said that domestic airfares are unlikely to see a sharp rise as it has cushioned the impact of a steep surge in aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices by allowing only a partial increase for domestic airlines. According to the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG), ATF prices in India -- deregulated since 2001 -- are revised monthly based on international benchmarks. Given the current geopolitical situation, ATF prices for dome ...Read More >
NEW DELHI - Indian fuel retailers raised jet fuel and commercial liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) prices on April 1, following a sharp spike in global prices due to the Iran war. India, the world's second-largest LPG importer, is battling its worst gas crisis in decades, with the government cutting supplies for industries to shield households from shortage of cooking gas. Domestic fuel retailers have hiked prices of aviation turbine fuel by 8.58 per cent to 104,927 rupees (S$1,430) per kilolitre ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu on Wednesday said public sector oil marketing companies' decision to implement a partial and staggered increase in jet fuel prices for domestic airlines will help in shielding passengers from sharp fare hikes. Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) accounts for around 40 per cent of an airline's operational costs. Naidu said that with ATF prices have been deregulated since 2001 and revised monthly based on international benchmarks. Facing e ...Read More >
New Delhi: In a move to shield domestic air travel from a sharp global fuel shock, the government has capped the increase in Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices for domestic airlines at 25%, despite international benchmarks संकेत a potential surge of over 100%. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said the decision comes amid an "extraordinary situation in global energy markets," triggered by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. To prevent a steep rise in airfares, public sector oil market ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu on Wednesday welcomed the government's decision to allow only a partial increase in Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices for domestic airlines, describing it as a timely measure to ease pressure on passengers and the aviation sector. In a post on X, Kinjarapu wrote, "With ATF prices in India--deregulated since 2001 and revised monthly based on international benchmarks, facing extraordinary pressure due to global e ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The central government issued clarification on jet fuel price hike as it capped the increase in aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices for domestic airlines to 25% on Wednesday. Citing tensions in the Middle East and closure of the Strait of Hormuz triggered by US-Israeli strike on Iran, the Centre called it "only a partial and staggered increase"."ATF prices in India were deregulated in 2001 and are revised on monthly basis based on a formula of international benchmarks. Due to the closu ...Read More >
New Delhi: Domestic air travellers have got a big relief as the government stepped in to prevent a sharp rise in flight ticket prices, even as global fuel costs surge. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said in a statement, said, "...Due to the closure of Strait of Hormuz and extraordinary situation in global energy markets, price of ATF (Aviation Turbine Fuel) for domestic markets was expected to increase by more than 100% on 1 April. In order to insulate the domestic travel costs from t ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): In a move aimed at protecting domestic air travel from a sharp global fuel shock, the government has limited the increase in Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices for domestic airlines to 25%, even as international benchmarks indicated a potential surge of over 100%. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said the decision comes in response to an "extraordinary situation in global energy markets," triggered by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. To prevent a s ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) Price of Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF), or jet fuel, was more than doubled to a record Rs 2.07 lakh per kilolitre on Wednesday, mirroring the surge in global oil prices last month, but for domestic airlines, the increase would only be 8.5 per cent. Domestic airlines will pay half of what other carriers such as non-scheduled, adhoc and charter would pay. For them the prices have gone up by Rs 110,703.08 per kl, or 114.5 per cent, to Rs 207,341.22 per kl. Jet fuel prices wer ...Read More >
Airline safety audits have increased, says aviation minister India's Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has limited the increase in aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices for domestic airlines to 25 percent, even as global benchmarks indicated a potential spike of over 100 percent from April 1 due to disruptions linked to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. In a clarification, the ministry said ATF prices in India have been deregulated since 2001 and are revised monthly based on international ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): In a move aimed at protecting domestic air travel from a sharp global fuel shock, the government has limited the increase in Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices for domestic airlines to 25%, even as international benchmarks indicated a potential surge of over 100%. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said the decision comes in response to an "extraordinary situation in global energy markets," triggered by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. To prevent a s ...Read More >
India raised aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices for domestic scheduled carriers across metros from April 1. The government said ATF prices were expected to surge over 100% due to global disruptions, but OMCs passed on only a 25% staggered hike to domestic airlines to limit the impact on fares, while non-scheduled operators and charters bear the full increase.The price of aviation turbine fuel (ATF) for domestic scheduled airlines has been increased across metro cities effective April 1, though t ...Read More >
Ram Mohan Naidu further said that the government plans to develop 50 airports in the next five years. Civil Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu on Sunday said India's aviation sector is facing a bottleneck in procurement of new aircraft, citing that while 1,700 new planes are on order, supply chain disruptions mean deliveries may take up to 15 years. Naidu, who flagged off new flights at Bhavnagar airport in Gujarat, stated that the government is emphasising domestic manufacturing of aircraft ...Read More >
The government on Tuesday appointed senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Vir Vikram Yadav as the Director General of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), replacing Faiz Ahmed Kidwai. Kidwai, a 1996 batch IAS officer of Madhya Pradesh cadre, has been appointed as additional secretary in the department of personnel and training (DoPT), according to an order by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC). Yadav, an Odisha cadre IAS officer who replaces Kidwai at DGC ...Read More >
Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu inaugurated six passenger-focused initiatives at Jammu and Srinagar airports, including Digi Yatra and the Udan Yatri Cafe. The upgrades also include a Flybrary book-sharing point, AVSAR retail spaces for local artisans, a children's play area, and free high-speed Wi-Fi to improve convenience and affordability. Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu on Sunday launched six passenger-focused measures at Jammu and Srinagar ai ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has cleared a series of senior-level bureaucratic appointments, with key postings for two Odisha-cadre IAS officers. As per the notification issued by the central government, Vir Vikram Yadav, IAS (OR:96), currently Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, has been appointed Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) under the Ministry of Civil Aviation. He will hold the rank and pay of Additional Sec ...Read More >
New Delhi: Odisha-cadre IAS officer Vir Vikram Yadav will be the new Director General of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), under the Ministry of Civil Aviation. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) cleared the appointment of Yadav, a 1996-batch IAS officer who is presently Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change. Yadav's appointment will be in the rank and pay of Additional Secretary. Yadav succeeds Faiz Ahmed Kidwai, who has bee ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Senior bureaucrat Vir Vikram Yadav has been appointed Director General of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), replacing Faiz Ahmed Kidwai, according to an official order issued on Tuesday, cited by PTI. Yadav, a 1996-batch IAS officer of the Odisha cadre, is currently serving as additional secretary in the ministry of environment, forest and climate change. Kidwai, who headed the aviation safety regulator for a little over a year, has been appointed additional secretary ...Read More >
New Delhi: A new Director General is set to take over the reins of DGCA after many challenging months as it works to ensure high safety standards, help airlines navigate the headwinds of the West Asia conflict and implement various passenger-friendly initiatives. During the tenure of incumbent chief Faiz Ahmed Kidwai, who is being replaced by Vir Vikram Yadav, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) grappled with multiple challenges, including massive disruptions at IndiGo in December ...Read More >
New Delhi, Mar 31 (PTI) A new Director General is set to take over the reins of DGCA after many challenging months as it works to ensure high safety standards, help airlines navigate the headwinds of the West Asia conflict and implement various passenger-friendly initiatives. During the tenure of incumbent chief Faiz Ahmed Kidwai, who is being replaced by Vir Vikram Yadav, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) grappled with multiple challenges, including massive disruptions at IndiGo ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: In a key senior-level bureaucratic reshuffle, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) on Tuesday approved the appointment of Bihar cadre-IAS officer Chanchal Kumar, among other IAS officers as Secretaries, additional secretaries and DGs to different departments with immediate effect. Chanchal Kumar, a 1992-batch IAS officer, has now been appointed as secretary in the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. He is currently serving as secretary in the Ministry of Development ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Senior bureaucrat Vir Vikram Yadav has been appointed as the chief of Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) as part of a senior-level bureaucratic reshuffle effected by the Centre on Tuesday. Yadav, a 1996 batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the Odisha cadre, succeeds incumbent Faiz Ahmed Kidwai, who has now been appointed as Additional Secretary, Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT). Yadav is an Additional Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Forest an ...Read More >
New Delhi/Bhubaneswar: Odisha-cadre IAS officer Vir Vikram Yadav has been appointed Director General of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) under the Ministry of Civil Aviation in a reshuffle of senior bureaucrats by the central government on Tuesday. The 1996-batch officer was serving as Additional Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change. Yadav will replace Faiz Ahmed Kidwai, who has been appointed as Additional Secretary in the Department of Personnel and Trai ...Read More >
New Delhi, Mar 31 (PTI) Senior bureaucrat Vir Vikram Yadav has been appointed as the chief of Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) as part of a senior-level bureaucratic reshuffle effected by the Centre on Tuesday. Yadav, a 1996 batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the Odisha cadre, succeeds incumbent Faiz Ahmed Kidwai, who has now been appointed as Additional Secretary, Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT). Yadav is an Additional Secretary, Ministry of Environme ...Read More >
New Delhi, March 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a major bureaucratic reshuffle, the government has appointed Vir Vikram Yadav as the new Director General of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), replacing Faiz Ahmed Kidwai. Yadav, who is currently serving as Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, will now head India's aviation regulator at a time when the sector is expanding rapidly. With rising air traffic, growing airline fleets and increased focu ...Read More >
Mumbai: The aviation regulator is set to see a change at the helm as Faiz Ahmed Kidwai has been transferred from his position as Director General of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). Vir Vikram Yadav will step into the role, which has faced severe scrutiny in the past year over the Air India crash, IndiGo's operational crisis and other regulatory decisions. In a major bureaucratic reshuffle targeting key administrative positions, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) a ...Read More >
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved significant appointments of senior Odia officers to top positions in the Government of India. IRS officer Ansuman Pattanaik (IT:94), currently serving as Director General of the Competition Commission of India, has been appointed as Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. His elevation reflects his expertise in regulatory and corporate governance matters. IAS officer Chandra Sekhar Kumar (OR:92), serving as Secreta ...Read More >
New Delhi: IndiGo is bringing in a globally recognized aviation leader to steer its next phase of growth, signaling a strategic leadership shift as the airline scales operations. The Board of InterGlobe Aviation has approved the appointment of William Walsh as Chief Executive Officer. The decision was taken at a board meeting held on March 31, 2026, subject to security clearance from the Ministry of Civil Aviation. Walsh currently serves as Director General of the International Air Transport A ...Read More >
Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalay , a central university established in 2022 in Vadodara, Gujarat, under the railway ministry, follows a demand-driven curriculum to meet the industry needs of the transportation sector. Addressing the media during an MoU signing event between GSV and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation to revamp training for aircraft maintenance engineering, Vaishnaw said manufacturing technology training for sectors such as aviation, railways, marine, electronics, etc needed a h ...Read More >
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