Saving energy: The regional aircraft Modem Ark (MA)600 in Xi'an, China, on Sunday. XI'AN: The first China-made regional aircraft Modem Ark (MA)600 was completed on Sunday, marking a milestone in the nation's drive to be one of the world's leading providers of turboprop regional aircraft. The research and development of the 70-seat MA700 was also under way, head of the preparation group for the China Aviation Industry Group Corporation Lin Zuomin announced at the Xi'an Aircraft Industry(Group) Company Ltd.

DOMESTIC airlines are lobbying hard to fly overseas to avail the benefit of cheaper aviation fuel and keep spiralling operating costs under control. International carriers pay 35% less for fuel compared to domestic carriers. Aviation fuel prices have soared and with no immediate relief in sight, the government is taking a liberal view and may grant overseas flying rights to domestic carriers who are in the business for less than five years. Current rules don't allow such airlines (Kingfisher, SpiceJet, Indigo and GoAir) to fly abroad. The move will reduce their operating costs.

Gone are the days when there used to be a mad scramble to get Rs 99 tickets to Bangalore or bid online for Re 1 tickets to Chennai. Such tickets just don't exist anymore. After giving several Indians a taste of no frill,

Air Fares From Delhi To Other Indian Metros, Which Have Recorded A Steep Hike, May Not Dip In The Near Future Manju V | TNN New Delhi/Mumbai: It has taken about a decade for air travel to come a full circle in India.

Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa said on Friday that his Government was committed to create a congenial atmosphere for investors to start their ventures in Karnataka without being under anybody's obligation. Addressing a gathering at Sogane, about 8 km from here, after laying the foundation stone for an airport, he said that prospective investors would have ample opportunities in the State as the Government was ready to offer facilities for it.

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Delhi's IGI airport was yet again rocked by heavy rain and strong winds, resulting in diversion of five flights and delay of 15, when a storm hit the city on Friday evening. According to sources, strong winds and heavy rains disrupted movement between 4.40 pm and 5 pm.

"States are facing difficult, volatile times' Centre asked for details on aviation fuel price NEW DELHI: Seeking uniform prices for basic petroleum products across all States, the Empowered Committee of State Finance Ministers on VAT (value added tax) on Monday asked the Centre to reveal its exact policy on petro goods price fixation as well as the reason why these prices currently differed from one State to another.