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Govt Nods BCCI To Use Drones In Matches For 2021 Cricket Season

The BCCI has received a conditional exemption from the Civil Aviation Ministry and Directorate General of Civil Aviation to use drones while filming matches for 2021 Indian cricket season. Reportedly, the move would help broadcasters to relay live aerial cinematography. Earlier, the BCCI had used drones for IPL matches. Aviation Ministry’s  Amber Dubey said the exemption would help the government to promote the commercial use of drones in the… read-more

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 - 08:02 PM / by Ronit John

Tags: BCCI, DGCA, civil aviation, Drone, Civil Aviation Ministry, IPL

Courtesy: The Economic Times

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Government Plans To Sell 10 Airports In 3rd Round Of Privatisation

Civil Aviation Secretary Pradeep Singh Kharola on January 4 notified that in the third round of airport divestments, around ten airports will be privatised. Besides, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) is contemplating on selling loss-making airports along with few successful ones. The government also hinted of privatising about 20 to 25 airports in the upcoming days. Earlier, during the second round, the Centre had sanctioned the… read-more

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 - 02:05 AM / by Ashly Ann Varghese

Tags: Privatisation, Airport, AAI, civil aviation, Disinvestment

Courtesy: India.com