Aviation Sector

Fuel Surcharge Reduced By Rs 400: Jet

Jet AirwaysJet Airways, and its subsidiary JetLite, the leading airlines of the country, have reduced the fuel surcharge by Rs 400 and Rs 300 per ticket, respectively, following a dip in the aviation fuel prices. Jet Airways- JetLite combined, run a fleet of 109 aircrafts.

Air India's joint venture proposal with SATS to be worked out by Panel

Air India's joint venture proposal with SATS to be worked out by PanelIn order to improve ground handling and cargo operations at various airports, the National Aviation Company of India Ltd (NACIL) has proposed to set up joint venture companies with Singapore Airport Terminal Services Ltd (SATS).

FAA warns of possible air traffic delays

FAA warns of possible air traffic delaysWASHINGTON, Dec. 5  -- The Federal Aviation Administration says a dramatic decline in the production of a chemical used to deice runways could cause major U. S. air traffic delays.

The government group said a strike by Canadian potash mine workers prompted a significant delay in runway deicing fluid production this year, meaning many U. S. airports could face icy runways this winter, USA Today reported Friday.

Center to renegotiate price of Gorshkov

Center to renegotiate price of GorshkovThe union government would renegotiate the price of the aircraft carrier Admiral Gorshkov, during the visit of the Russian President Dmitry Medvedev in New Delhi. Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh would discuss the Gorshkov issue with his Russian counterpart in a high level summit on December 6.  

Emirates Airline doubles flights to Nigeria in February

EmiratesDUBAI, Dec.

Jet Announces Voluntary Pay Cut of Top management

Jet AirwaysJet Airways, owing to the accumulated losses and the current slowdown in the economy, has announced a slew of cost-cutting measures, including a 5-25 per cent cut in salaries of its employees who are earning above Rs 75,000 per month. The airline said in a media statement that for the pilots, this will be in the form of a combination of wage cut and allowance rationalisation, which will bring the contribution of pilots in line with the company's other employees.

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