The Hindu Business Line : Wednesday, March 08, 2006

AAI strike: Airlines incur Rs 2.64-cr loss
The five-day strike by employees of the Airports Authority of India (AAI) earlier this year caused a financial loss of more than Rs 2.64 crore to the airline industry apart from leading to cancellation of flights, the Minister for Civil Aviation, ... More

Club One Air begins services in Mumbai
Club One Air, the `aircraft fractional ownership' company that commenced services in August 2005, announced the introduction of its services here on Tuesday. Its expansion plans include services from Bangalore and Kolkata by the year-end. The ... More

GoAir may tap pvt equity to purchase new aircraft
GoAir, which recently announced the acquisition of 20 Airbus aircraft, is considering various options including private equity to finance the purchase. Mr Jeh Wadia, Managing Director, GoAir, said, "We have been receiving a number of enquiries ... More

SHIPPING

SCI plans new container service to US
Rising textile exports, higher charter rates More

Chennai port may miss cargo target
The Chennai port is likely to fall short of cargo handling target fixed by the Union Shipping Ministry for the year ending March 31. The port is likely to handle about 46 million tonnes this year as against the Ministry's target of 49 million ... More

Kochi bunkering terminal may be delayed further
Kerala Govt refusal for tax exemption More

RAILWAYS

The freight side story
Despite the doomsday predictions of many experts, the Railways has shown what a strategy focussed on the freight front can achieve. Continuing with this approach, the Rail Budget emphasises rationalisation of tariffs. More

Ircon to raise $294 m for Sudan, Mozambique projects
May execute rail projects in Brazil and Venezuela More

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