Aviation Sector
Implications of Go First Airline Suspension
The aviation industry in India has been hit hard once again with the collapse of Go First airline. Formerly known as GoAir, the airline suspended its operations and filed for bankruptcy before the National Company Law Tribunal, sending shockwaves through ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Sara: World’s First Robotic Check-in Assistant
The world’s first robotic check-in assistant, named Sara, is the latest addition to Emirates’ services. With the latest innovation, the airlines aim to improve the customer experience and streamline the check-in process. Introducing Sara Sara is a robotic assistant designed ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Aero – India 2023
The Defence Ministry has been organizing the Aero – India Show since 1996. Other organizations such as DRDO, the Indian Air Force, Civil Aviation, and the Department of Space join the ministry to organize the show. The show is one ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2023
Category: Defence Current Affairs
“In Principle” Approval for 21 Greenfield Airports
The Central Government has recently accorded “In Principle” approval for setting up 21 greenfield airports across India. What is a greenfield airport? A greenfield airport is one that is built from scratch on undeveloped land, where no work has been ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2022
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Merger of Air India and Vistara
Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines (SIA) have agreed to merge Air India and Vistara to create India’s second-biggest carrier. Why is this merger significant? The Singapore Airlines (SIA) will get 25.1 per cent stake in the merged entity at an ..
Month: Current Affairs – November, 2022
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs
AVGAS 100 LL
Indigenously developed special aviation fuel AVGAS 100 LL was launched by the Indian Government. Key facts AVGAS 100 LL was indigenously developed by the Indian Oil Corporation for the piston engine aircrafts and unmanned aerial vehicles. It is used to ..
Month: Current affairs - September, 2022
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs
New US rules on Drones
The Federal Aviation Administration if the United States has recently issued new guidelines that eases restrictions on the use of drones. This is likely to expand the commercial uses of the technology in the country. Key Features The guidelines were ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
Industrial Meet of ‘Wings India’-Asia’s largest Civil Aviation Event held at Bengaluru
On January 18, 2020, the Industrial meet of the Asia’s largest Civil Aviation was held in Bengaluru. The Civil Aviation event is to be held at Begumpet airport, Hyderabad in March 2020. The theme of the event will be Theme: ..