Aviation
Solar powered plane to fly across the US
30 Mar 2013
The Solar Impulse HB-SIA, considered to be the world’s most advanced solar plane, is made of carbon fibre and capable of flying at night
Australian watchdog approves Qantas-Emirates tie-up
28 Mar 2013
The regulator considers that the alliance is likely to result in public benefits through enhanced products and service offerings
AirAsia-Tata Airlines proposal gets government nod
26 Mar 2013
The JV would now require approval from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation to launch a new Indian airline and to obtain a scheduled air operator's permit
Controls on aircraft acquisitions scrapped
21 Mar 2013
The civil aviation ministry today announced the scrapping of the 'aircraft acquisition committee', and did away with all government controls over private aircraft acquisitions
