The Hindu Business Line : Tuesday, February 08, 2005

Boeing raises forecast for India
BOEING said that India will need $35 billion worth of aircraft in the next 15 years, about $10 billion more than what the aircraft maker had forecast earlier. Boeing, which is bidding for an order for 50 medium and long-range aircraft worth ... More

Jet, Air Sahara may be allowed to fly to Singapore, Malaysia
Air India and Indian Airlines may also be allowedto operate more flights to these 2 countries. More

Royal Airways launches low-cost Spicejet flights
ROYAL Airways Ltd on Monday announced the launch of its new low-fares, no-frills flights, branded SpiceJet. The airline, which is the reincarnation of ModiLuft, plans to commence operations in May with the promise of `Flying for everyone'. ... More

`Delhi, Mumbai airports can accommodate A-380'
INDIAN airports that can receive the Boeing 747 aircraft can also receive the newly unveiled European aircraft Airbus A-380, a senior Airbus official said on Monday. Addressing a press conference, Airbus's Regional Manager, Press Relations, Mr ... More

SHIPPING

Migration to revenue sharing at Tuticorin box terminal — Differences in Ministry over PSA-SICAL's demand
THE Shipping Ministry is divided over a submission made by PSA-SICAL Terminals Ltd, the private entity operating a three-lakh twenty-foot equivalent unit (TEU) capacity container terminal at Tuticorin Port, to switch over from the existing ... More

Steamer watchmen issue: Kochi port knocks at IRS door again
THE Kochi port has brought to the notice of the Indian Registry of Shipping (IRS) the ongoing issue of steamer watchmen, who lost their jobs following the implementation of ISPS code (international code for security of ships and port facilities) ... More

Tuticorin port gets nod for outer harbour plan
THE Tuticorin Port Trust's plan to develop the outer harbour at a cost of Rs 2,150 crore has been approved by the Government and included in the National Maritime Development Programme. This project is part of the port trust's various ... More

RAILWAY BUDGET

Centre's assurance to AP on rail budget
THE Centre has agreed to do justice to Andhra Pradesh in the next Railway Budget by focusing on projects in the State. The Minister of State for Railways, Mr R. Velu, has assured the Chief Minister, Dr Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy, that the State's ... More

RAILWAYS

Manoharabad-Nizamabad rail line becomes broad gauge
THE Manoharabad-Nizamabad metre gauge railway line started 74 years ago during the Nizam rule has come of age and evolved into a lifeline for this part of the Telangana region. On Monday, the 120-km stretch was converted into broad gauge. "It ... More

ROADWAYS

Rajasthan scheme to improve highways
THE Rajasthan Government, in a partnership with Infrastructure Leasing and Financial Services (IL&FS), plans to invest Rs 1,200 crore in Transformational Road Project. The State Government has conceptualised a programme titled "Mega Highways ... More

Natpac training programme
KOCHI: The National Transportation Planning and Training Centre (Natpac) is organising a two-day training programme in the State from February 7 to educate the heavy vehicle drivers in the unorganised sector. The programme would be held ... More

Nagapattinam-Karur highway
MADURAI: A proposal to convert the National Highway from Nagapattinam to Karur, passing through Tiruvarur, Needamangalam, Tiruchi and Kulitalai, is under consideration. The four-lane road is estimated to cost Rs 1,100 crore, according to ... More

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