AIRLINES
No landing charges for small aircraft, copters
IN a move that is likely to give a boost to small aircraft and helicopter operations in the country and reduce domestic airfares, the Government has exempted helicopters and small aircraft seating up to 80 people from paying any landing ... More

Will political parties benefit?
WILL the concessions for helicopters and aircraft up to 80 seaters announced by the Ministry of Civil Aviation on Thursday make it easier on the purse of political parties to hire such machines for the forthcoming general elections? The verdict ... More

SHIPPING
Kolkata port's virtual jetty at Sagar to go on stream soon
KOLKATA Port Trust (KoPT) has launched a major programme to both strengthen port operations in new locations like Sagar Island and Sandheads, and also augment support facilities at existing sites like Kolkata and Haldia. Participating in an ... More

Main line container vessels calling at East Coast ports — Govt bid to bring down charges on par with Colombo
IN a move to reduce India's dependence on Colombo port as a transhipment hub for its exports and imports, the Government has decided to cut the vessel-related charges for main line container vessels calling at the three East Coast ports of ... More

Seafarers wage negotiations — Court blocks INSA's move to hold secret ballot
WAGE negotiations for Indian seafarers may face a fresh bout of delay, with the Mumbai High Court blocking the action of the Indian National Shipowners Association (INSA) to establish the majority status of the two unions through secret ... More

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