myairlinecareer.com/blog: October 2007

Sunday, October 28, 2007

Jet flight to NY onSunday

Jet Airways will fly to New York’s John F Kennedy International Airport from 28 October.

The flight via Brussels, Jet’s new European hub, will be synchronised to provide passengers a hassle-free transfer between Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai to cities in North America ~ New York (JFK), New Jersey (Newark) and Toronto in Canada.

JFK ranks among the busiest airports in the world. Jet has planned to deploy brand new Boeing 777-300ER (extended range) aircraft to service the new route, said the chairman, Mr Naresh Goyal.

26/10/07 The Statesman

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Indigo to introduce flights to Bhubaneswar

With a consistent upward swing in airline passenger traffic, low cost private carrier Indigo has now decided to bring Bhubaneswar under its country- wide network. The move comes amidst speculation of Jet Airways and Spice Jet introducing flights from the city soon.

Sources said Indigo would be operating a regular flight from New Delhi to Bhubaneswar beginning November 17.

A brand new 180-seater Airbus A320 would cater to this route. This flight would also touch down at Hyderabad and Bangalore after it departs from here. The aim, they added, is to offer the people of Bhubaneswar air connectivity to these three metros at an affordable price.

The introductory fare between New Delhi and Bhubaneswar has been fixed at Rs 1,499 and onwards (excluding taxes and fees).

Similarly, the fares to Hyderabad and Bangalore have been fixed at Rs 799 and Rs 999 respectively (excluding taxes and fees).

The Bhubaneswar flight is likely to depart from New Delhi at 8.55 am and arrive here at 11 am. It will leave here at 11.35 am and land in Hyderabad at 12.55 pm, and at Bangalore at 2.45 pm. The flight from Bangalore will start at 3 pm and arrive here at 6 pm (via Hyderabad). The flight to New Delhi is likely to leave at 7.10 pm and arrive in New Delhi at 9.20 pm. The timings are, however, subject to change.

26/10/07 Samiran Sarangi/Newindpress

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Kingfisher introduces flight to Khajuraho

The world-famous temple city of Khajuraho will be connected with a new flight by Kingfisher Airlines from November one.

The 140-seater flight will be launched on the the foundation day of Madhya Pradesh, sources said on Friday.

At present, Indian and Jet Airways operate flights on the route. While Indian flight is available six days a week, Jet operates its flight daily from the city.

Around 200 passengers arrive in the city through these flights and the number is expected to increase after the introduction of Kingfisher's flight, further boosting the tourism, sources added.

26/10/07 PTI/Economic Times

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BA says India is 2nd largest market

British Airways has identified India as the second largest market after the US in volume terms and the third after Australia in terms of its revenue share.

Since last two year, the premiere airline has increased its weekly flights to Indian destinations from 19 to 43 flights.

Robbie Baird, BA's area general manager for the Asia-Pacific Region emphasised the company's plans to stay big in India. He indicated that large planes like Airbus A-380, or the long haul Boeing B-787s could be introduced in the Indian sector in next 4-5 years depending upon the demand growth.

Baird mentioned that the airline's policy was to consolidate and then expand on the existing network.

26/10/07 Business Standard

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Air India Dubai-Jaipur Flights From Sunday

The Air India Express will begin its flights to Dubai from here Sunday, making Jaipur the 11th Indian city for the airline to have direct flights to the Gulf.

The flights will be on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays.

The airliner will also commence its flights from Lucknow to Dubai on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays, making it the 12th city to have flights to the Gulf.

The flights from these two cities have been included in the airline's new winter schedule effective Oct 28, an official release said Saturday.

With the introduction of the new flights, Air India Express will now operate 46 flights a week to Dubai from 12 Indian destinations - Kochi, Kozhikode, Thiruvananthapuram, Mangalore, Mumbai, Chennai, Trichy, Amritsar, Nagpur, New Delhi, Jaipur and Lucknow.

27/10/07 NEWSPost India

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Friday, October 26, 2007

JOBS| Oberoi OCLD Interviews

The Oberoi Centre of Learning & Development is a pioneer in Hospitality Education.

OCLD as it is popularly known, is run by the Oberoi Group and is there inhouse Management Program. OCLD pass outs become managers at the end of the two-year program in Oberoi Hotels.

OCLD offers two year gradulate diplomas in:

> Guest Services Management

> House Keeping Management

>Kitchen Management

If you are a graduate/ hotel mgt diploma holder, I strongly suggest appearing for the interviews.

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HERE IS A SPECIAL TREAT FOR OUR READERS

We have a quick interview with someone who worked with Oberois.
I asked him what the interview is all about & what could you do to succeed!

Read on....

Prabhjot, catches up with Divyansh Kaushik, on what it takes to get thru the Oberoi Interviews.

pb: Thank you for doing this Div. I cannot tell you the number of requests I get from people wanting to work with The Oberois. They have all heard of these 'campus legends' if I may, about how its so difficult to make it and that there are seven or more rounds. is it true?

Div: Yes, it is little tough to get thru an Oberoi interview. Number of rounds solely depends on the no. of applications received. But if one has the passion for the company and has teh right attitude, he or she can easily see thru these interviews.

pb: What would be the three things people can start doing today, if they wanted to make the cut?

Div: First one should know about the Oberoi Hotels and Resorts well. He or she should know the company's profile, its various businesses and the latest happenings in the company.
Second is going to be the technical plethora. You need to have an aptitude for the department you want to work in. The technical know -how of the area of interest is must.
Third is the general awareness and the latest happenings one needs to be intact with.
Apart from the above three, one must have a pleasing personality. excellent communication skills and good grooming standards.

pb: take me through all the rounds? what happens in each of them?

Div: Generally the first round is a Group Discussion wherein the topics generally revolve around the current happenings of world.

Second round is the personal presentation conducted by the H.R. Manager. A good personal introduction complemented with a nice professional attire is the key here.

Third round is all about the technical aspects about the concerned department as well as the other operational departments of the hotel. The panel here includes the H.O.D.

Fourth round is with the General Manager of an Oberoi Hotel. It consists of a wide range of questions from political, sports, technical and other arenas.

The above four rounds get you through OCER i.e. Oberoi Central Employment Register or precisely you become an Operations Assistant.

The next four rounds are more stern and they form part of the OCLD selection process and place you as a management trainee with Oberoi Hotels & Resorts.

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Wednesday, October 24, 2007

NEWS| Kerala seeks approval to fly its own airline

The Kerala government has sought the aviation ministry’s approval to have a startup airline with foreign operations. The CPM-backed Achuthanandan government wants to begin an airline in collaboration with an NRI and fly it to the Gulf.

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KNOW| Railways overtake airlines in fare battle

In the race of price war, Lalu’s railways seems to have overtaken budget airlines like SpiceJet, GoAir, Air Deccan and IndiGo. Even as fuel price hike forced airlines to increase airfares by 6-10%, competitor reduced rail fares by 5% across the board. For something budget airlines win away A/C rail passengers on certain sectors.

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KNOW| Going gets tougher for airlines

Dark clouds seem to be looming large for domestic airlines as equity funding becomes difficult to find. Input costs are mounting, even as the airlines try to expand and consolidate at the same time.

The result is a fall in return on capital, and it is not surprising that private equity players and strategic investors are steering clear of taking an equity exposure to the business. Industry officials said most carriers operating domestically are still in need of funds to pay for increasing working capital requirements.

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NEWS| Twice-a-week, daytime flights to Kuala Lumpur

Beginning October 28 Malaysia Airlines will launch a twice-a-week daytime flight between Chennai and Kuala Lumpur.

The airline currently operates seven night flights every week from Chennai. The additional service will be on every Thursday and Sunday, leaving Chennai at 12.50 p.m. and reaching Kuala Lumpur at 7.10 p.m. local time.

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KNOW| Trouble in air for high-flying girls

Life at 30,000 feet isn’t exactly a breeze.

Complaints of passengers misbehaving with air hostesses have been rising — the problem serving as a reminder of the unpleasant realities of the high-flying career.

In the past two weeks, authorities in Delhi have received four complaints from female cabin crew about such misbehaviour, an unusually high number in such a short time.

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NEWS| Deccan launches pan-India tele check-in

Low cost carrier Smplifly Deccan (erstwhile Air Deccan) has launched tele check-in facility for all its passengers at all of its 65 destinations.

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NEWS| Capital air link to Pink City

MDLR Airlines introducing a Delhi-Jaipur connecting flight today, the Pink City gets connected with the Jharkhand capital by air.

Jaipur has now been added to the sector in which the airline already operates the Ranchi-Delhi flight

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Sunday, October 21, 2007

NEWS| Hyderabad airport nears completion

The new Hyderabad international airport at Shamshabad is nearing completion and will commence its first commercial operations on March 16 next year.

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NEWS| GoAir adding two new aircraft

As part of its expansion plan GoAir is adding two new aircraft to its fleet by November 2007 and new flights to connect Bangalore and Hyderabad, Jaipur and Goa, Delhi and Hyderabad, Delhi and Cochin, Goa and Bangalore, Jammu and Mumbai, Bangalore and Delhi as well as Chennai and Delhi.

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KNOW| The Cathay Flight School

Cathay Pacific has tried to turn its global training headquarters near Hong Kong International Airport into a temple of team spirit. Employees can wander into classes for yoga and belly-dancing and get a drink at Dhakota's, the company bar. "It's like a big playground," says Steve Lawrence, one of Cathay's training and development managers.

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NEWS| Swiss to add Delhi service this winter

Swiss Air Lines has announced that it will launch a new service to Delhi in India as part of its winter schedule.

Delhi will be the carrier's second destination, after Mumbai, in the swiftly expanding Indian market.

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KNOW| 2007 best growth period for aviation sector

The year 2007, so far, could be considered the best growth period for the civil aviation sector. The passengers carried by domestic airlines in the first three quarters of 2007 has registered 36.47% growth to 317.29 lakh passengers, up from 232.49 lakh passengers during the same period year ago.

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NEWS| Jet denies close call at Mumbai airport

A Jet Airways flight from Delhi, which was descending for landing at the Mumbai airport last evening, had to pull back and take off after the pilot spotted an aircraft on the tarmac sending jitters among the 100-odd passengers on board.

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Thursday, October 18, 2007

Thank you for a decisive decision...

Thank you so much for a thumping resolution to our dilemma.

We have been debating if we should increase the amount of information we put up on what is happening and you have made it easier for us!

NOT A SINGLE VOTE FOR NO!! This is something!

You can now see a lot more effort from all of us to bring you more of your industry to you!

Happy Success!

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Tuesday, October 16, 2007

INDIGO is looking for you.

INDIGO airlines is now recruiting Cabin Crew

You need to be
>Indian National; 18-27 yrs
>Height Min 157cm
>Min 10+2
>English & Hindi communication skills

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Kingfisher Interviews

Male & Female Graduates.

Requirement

Minimum age 18 yrs

Minimum Height 160 cms (5'3") and proportionate weight

Flawless skin, no tattoos, birth marks, scars on face, neck, arms and legs

Minimum HSC with fluency in English

>Cabin Crew

>Cabin Crew - Inflight Managers (min 2 yrs exp)

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Sunday, October 14, 2007

Thank you for writing in!!

Thank you so much for so much feedback and interaction!
Its an awesome feeling... your support and kind words are making us work on a Sunday too!!

I am not in a position to post all the mails recd, but I am putting up those that may be important for all...

Here's one:

dear sir/ madam,
GOOD AFTERNOON,
I just want to inform you th\at I am inteested in Hospitality and avitation industry, and also i am getting the many mails from your side regarding to interviews but the main problem is i lways got the interview mail after time. so its my request to you kindly send me mails before 2 days.
THANKS& REGARDS,
SAKSHI SEHGAL

Many of you maybe facing the same problem. Here's what we suggest....

1. Visit the blog (http://myairlinecareer.blogspot.com) regularly yourself.
Whenever you access the net, go to the blog and see if there is anything new you like.
You don't really need to wait for the email.

2. On the other hand, if you like receiving emails, we have found a service that sends out emails immediately. Google Groups.
we have created a google group for 'My Airline Jobs'. you can join this group and you will get all the new jobs sent to you immediately we put them on the net.
To see the group...go to.. http://groups.google.com/group/my-airline-jobs

3. We have also put a subscription box on the blog.. http://myairlinecareer.blogspot.com/
You will find a space to put your email address there under Google Groups.
Please ensure you join the google group as the other subscription is for the entire airline blog.

Hope this helps.

Any other ideas, welcome!

Editor

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Saturday, October 13, 2007

JET AIRWAYS - recruiting ground staff

We got this in the mail today

Hi!
I am really very happy for getting so many informations about Hospitality, Aviation & Travel Industry. I am very eager to join service industry, can you help me out by giving information about the reqruitements of the various airlines for the ground staff for different post, i want to try for ground staff. And also abut the qualification, job exp. and what other necessities they require, it will really help me and also please guide me how to apply.
Once more I am really thankfull to my airline career for your help.

Thanks & Regard
Momi Devi

Thank you so much Momi...But the reason it has been put up is not because its an appreciation (we have recd them earlier with thanks, but just havent put them here...)

We decided to call & ask someone for help..so..

Dear Momi,

I just had a word with the Senior Customer Services Executive at Jet Airways.

She is currently based at Chandigarh and holds a senior position with the ground staff team.

She tells me, the only requirement is that one should be less than 24 years of age, a graduate, pleasant personality and good communication skills.

Thats it.

If you have all this, I have a surprise(good) for you!

You can go & meet the Jet Airways - Chandigarh Airport Manager, Mr. Abid Hussain either Today (13th Oct) or Monday (15Oct)

They are recruiting /looking for ground staff positions.

All the best!

p.s. thank you for the kind words! They make our day. The entire team thanks you for being a reader and many more for the encouragement!

Warm Regards,

Editor

You may all take up this opportunity with Jet Airways!

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Hospitality Jobs

These may not or may not interest you.
IF you think these should not be posted here let me know
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Friday, October 12, 2007

Singapore Airlines is again the #1

Conde Nast Traveler Announces Results of the 20th Annual Readers' Choice Awards.

Singapore Airlines is again the #1 International Route Airline - La Scalinatella Hotel on Capri with perfect 100 score.

Top International Route Airlines:
1. Singapore Airlines
2. Emirates
3. Virgin Atlantic

Top Car Rental Agencies:
1. Hertz
2. Enterprise
3. Avis

Top Small Ship Cruise Lines:
1. Regent Seven Seas
2. Grand Circle Cruise Line
3. Seabourn

Top Large Ship Cruise Lines:
1. Crystal Cruises
2. Regent Seven Seas
3. Disney

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Internationalisation of Bagdogra airport: Centre sets 2008 deadline

"From the point of view of tourism and the region's proximity with three neighbouring countries, the Bagdogra airport attains a special significance. We would soon initiate the internationalisation process of the airport and I hope that by 2008 we would be able to upgrade Bagdogra into an international airport," Mr Patel, said.

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Aviation students to get a first-hand feel of airport

Pune: The Airports Authority of India (AAI) and the Air Hostess Academy (AHA) have tied up for a one-month internship programme to impart to students on-the-job training and exposure to airport ground staff work at the Pune airport.

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Civil Aviation Gives Nod to Mangalore-Kuwait Direct Flights

The civil aviation authorities both in India and Kuwait have given a green signal to operate direct flights between Kuwait and Mangalore. Air India Express (AIE) will fly between these two stations shortly, Mangalore airport sources confirmed.

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Four airlines make presentations to launch regional services

At least four aviation companies today made presentations before the Civil Aviation Ministry to launch regional aviation services.

While MDLR Airlines is the only one which has already started its operations on a non-scheduled airline permit, the other firms which made the presentations included TransIndia, Air Dravida and Star Aviation.

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Thursday, October 11, 2007

This week we want to know about what matters to you..

We want to know if you want to see the latest News/Stories from your Industry on the blog.

To vote>
for Hospitality ... Click here
for Airlines... Click here
for Travel & Tourism... Click here

Please do let us know.

Warm Regards,

The Éclat Team!

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Qantas Cabin Crew (UK) Limited is Hiring

Qantas Cabin Crew (UK) Limited is now actively recruiting cabin crew members.

Cabin crew employed by Qantas Cabin Crew (UK) Limited operate on Qantas services from London to Asian and European cities. (Please note there is no opportunity for cabin crew to operate to Australia or to transfer to Qantas Airways in Australia.)

As service professionals representing Australia's leading airline, Qantas Cabin Crew (UK) Limited cabin crew care for Qantas customers from the moment they step on board until the time they leave the aircraft.

Flight Attendants are there to make sure that everybody on board has an exceptional inflight experience, every time they fly with Qantas.

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Is there a lie on your resume? Polling Results

We asked this last week and may I say thank you to the ones who were honest!!

The time I have spent in the industry and now that I am recruiter, I must say, the actual number is much higher than the 27% that has come up here.

My only suggestion & take away from this is.. be creative with your resume, just don't lie outright.

If you do, do it, don't get caught!

Cheers!

Editor

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Tuesday, October 9, 2007

3 Awesome Opportunities

British Airways invited applications for Cabin Crew... Click here to know more>

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Kingfisher recruiting!

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Taj Seeks Front Office Team for Chennai.. Click here to know more>

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Thursday, October 4, 2007

Low-cost carrier to Singapore

Air India Express will start operations between Calcutta and Singapore from October 7.
This is AII’s first operation from the city and it is planning to fly on more routes in southeast Asia soon, airline officials said on Sunday.

The Calcutta-Singapore flight will operate on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, taking off at 7am. The return flight will take off from Changi airport at 2.40pm.

A Boeing 737-800 aircraft, with a capacity of 185 passengers, will be deployed on the route. AII will be the second airline after Singapore Airlines to fly to Singapore from the city.

AII officials said passengers travelling on the inaugural flight will be offered a special fare of Rs 1,998, which will be inclusive of taxes. The return air fare from October 15 till the end of the month will be Rs 16,000 (with taxes).

01/10/07 The Telegraph

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Paramount Airways - Looking for Sr. Cabin Crew

Contact:
Assistant General Manager-Sourcing
Paramount Airways Pvt Ltd,
34/35,2nd Floor,
Alexander Square,
Sardar Patel Road, Guindy,
Chennai - 600 032

Email: careers@paramountairways.com

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Airlines allowed to increase flights

The government has permitted a few international airlines to increase their flight frequency to Indian cities. Malaysia Airlines will increase its present flight frequencies from Chennai and Bangalore when the winter schedule kicks off this month-end.

Singapore Airlines too would start its direct Singapore-Bangalore flight soon. Air Arabia, the first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC) in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) made its inaugural flight to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu today.

Coimbatore is the eighth destination for the airline in India. It already connects Ahmedabad, Chennai, Jaipur, Kochi, Mumbai, Nagpur and Thiruvananthapuram to the Gulf with 48 flights per week.

Malaysian Airlines’ flight frequency will now be enhanced to nine flights per week from its current seven per week to Chennai. From Bangalore, the flight capacity will be increased to four flights per week from its current three a week. The airline will operate Airbus 330-300 and Airbus 330-200 on these routes.

01/10/07 The Statesman

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Continental Airlines Inaugurates Nonstop New York-Mumbai Service

Continental Airlines yesterday inaugurated nonstop services between its New York hub at Newark Liberty International Airport and Mumbai, India.

Continental will initially operate the service four times a week -- departing New York Liberty on Sundays, Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays -- with the frequency increasing to daily service effective Oct. 28, 2007.

Continental will be utilizing the Boeing 777-200 aircraft on the New York Liberty-Mumbai flights, carrying 50 passengers in the BusinessFirst cabin and 235 in economy.

The flight schedule will be as follows:
Flight CO48 will depart New York Liberty on Sunday and Monday at 7:20 p.m., arriving at Mumbai at 7:40 p.m. the next day; on Friday and Saturday, the flight will depart New York Liberty at 8:00 p.m. and will arrive at Mumbai at 8:20 p.m. the following day. The return flight CO49 will depart Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport on Monday, Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday at 11:45 p.m., arriving at New York Liberty at 6:30 a.m. the following day. Flying times will be approximately 14 hours 50 minutes eastbound and 16 hours 15 minutes westbound.

Effective Oct. 28, 2007, the frequency of the service will increase to daily and the schedule will change slightly.

02/10/07 e-Travel Blackboard (press release), Australia

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Hyderabad institute, US college tie up for aviation course

Hyderabad-based Sreenidhi Institute of Science and Technology (Snist) has entered into an agreement with Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology to offer four-year degree courses in electronics engineering technology (avionics), airline management and airport management in India. The programmes will be offered at Snist's Institute of Aeronautics & Technology here.

"Students will have the option of completing their degrees at Snist or Vaughn in New York. The course fee is Rs 1.5 lakh per annum, as against $25,000 in the US. The programme has been approved by the All India Council for Technical Education," the Snist director, P Narasimha Reddy, said, adding that the Snist Aeronautics Institute was the first dedicated college to serve the country's aviation industry.

The admission to the three courses would be based on the marks scored in the All India Engineering Entrance Examination (AIEEE).

The Snist founder, KT Mahi, said courses would commence from the current academic year.
03/10/07 Business Standard

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Jammu airport to be made an international one

With the upgradation of the facilities and services in a phased manner, the Jammu airport would soon be converted into an international airport, Jammu divisional commissioner Sudhanshu Pandey said on Tuesday.

"Under the upgradation plans, the runway would be extended by another 1,300 feet towards the direction of Tawi,'' Mr Pandey said, who presided over a meeting of officials from Airport Authority of India, the army, the Air Force and civil administration h ere yesterday.

Modalities will be worked out to transfer land belonging to army and civil structures to Airport Authority of India (AII), he added. Separate parking space for incoming and outgoing passengers would be created.

"This would be done by extending the existing one and constructing a new parking lot in the vicinity,'' he said. Keeping in view the security of passengers, a gate would be erected on the front side of the airport.

02/10/07 Business Line

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Deccan to leave metro routes for Kingfisher

In a bid to wipe off red ink from its balance sheet, India’s largest budget carrier, Air Deccan, is planning to withdraw from all loss-making routes. The new strategy being scripted for the Bangalore-based carrier following its takeover by Vijay Mallya’s UB Group positions it on non-metro routes. The metro routes would be the focus of Kingfisher with its premium full-service model, aiming at improved revenues.
Air Deccan may also reduce frequency on routes like Delhi-Bangalore. At the same time, Kingfisher is expected to go all out on busy sectors like Delhi-Mumbai and Delhi-Bangalore.

According to industry sources, Mr Mallya held a meeting on Monday with Kingfisher and Air Deccan officials and reviewed the route rationalisation process being carried on by the two airlines. He stressed that both ailines should have their focus clearly defined rather than competing with each other. Mr Mallya’s UB Group acquired 26% stake in Air Deccan for Rs 550 crore in June this year.

Rebranding of Air Deccan is likely to take effect from October 15, the sources said.
03/10/07 Nirbhay Kumar/Economic Times

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