Indian state-owned airline Air India has said that it is mulling voluntary action that will let 15,000 employees go on leave without pay for a period of three to five years, according to the Press Trust of India.

By Kushan Mitra Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel is busy these days fighting for the rights of younger Indian carriers to fly on international routes.

NEW DELHI: With Kingfisher-Deccan combine set to begin overseas flights and Jet already establishing itself as an international carrier, the national carrier has been told to shape up for increased competition.

NEW DELHI: In a bid to get some relief for loss-ridden domestic carriers, civil aviation minister Praful Patel will meet PM Manmohan Singh next week.

By Saurabh Sinha NEW DELHI: "The planning of renovation work at Delhi's international terminal could have been more scientific.