The Hindu Business Line : Saturday, May 05, 2007

ACCIDENTS
Bill to hike compensation for air accidents introduced
A new Bill has been introduced in Parliament that seeks to enhance more than three-fold the compensation that an air traveller would be entitled to in case of death or injury while on an international flight from here. Moving the Carriage by ... More

AIRLINES
Jet Airways receives two aircraft
Jet Airways confirmed delivery of two of the 20 wide-bodied aircraft contracted for. The first B77-300ER and Airbus A330-200 aircraft were received by the airline in Brussels, said a press release. The airline would now provide enhanced ... More

INFRASTRUCTURE
House panel will review progress of pvt airports
The Parliamentary Consultative Committee attached to the Ministry of Civil Aviation is to hold a special meeting with private airport operators to review their progress and future plans. This was decided at the meeting of the Consultative ... More

SHIPPING
Shreyas Shipping begins coastal services in the east
Service on Kolkata/Haldia-Chennai route More

FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
GE Shipping Q4 net rises 31%
Great Eastern Shipping Company has reported a 31 per cent rise in fourth quarter net profit. Net profit increased to Rs 240.92 crore for the quarter ended March 31, 2007 from Rs 183 crore in the year-ago period. While the total income ... More

TRADE & LABOUR UNIONS
Kochi port workers upset over biz plan recommendations
Oppose shifting of port's role to `landlord concept' More

RAILWAYS
AP CM flags off circular train atop Kailasagiri
The Chief Minister, Dr Y.S Rajasekhara Reddy, flagged off the circular train atop Kailasagiri, a popular tourist spot here, on Friday morning. The project, costing Rs 4 crore, was awarded to Sarada Roadways on a BOT basis, the lease period ... More

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