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The '''Federation of Indian Airlines (FIA | The '''Federation of Indian Airlines''' ('''FIA''') is an [[airline]] [[industry body]] in India. Its members are [[IndiGo]], [[SpiceJet]] and [[GoAir]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/money/report-relaxed-airline-fdi-norms-to-have-security-implications-federation-of-indian-airlines-2289041|title=Relaxed airline FDI norms to have security implications: Federation of Indian Airlines|date=2017-01-03|work=dna|access-date=2017-03-10|language=en-US}}</ref> The functions of the [[FIA]] are carried out by an [[Executive Council of Gauteng|Executive Council]] composed of the heads of each of the member airlines.<ref name = "About Us">{{Cite web|url=http://www.fiaindia.in/about.htm|title=About Us|last=Ahlawat|first=Seemant|website=Federation Of Indian Airlines|access-date=2017-03-10|archive-date=16 May 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170516140218/http://www.fiaindia.in/about.htm|url-status=dead}}</ref> | ||
The FIA was founded in 2006. [[Air India]] was a founding member of the body, but withdrew in 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.millenniumpost.in/indigo-obstructing-air-indias-entry-into-federation-of-indian-airlines-174218?NID=347448|title=IndiGo obstructing Air | The FIA was founded in 2006. [[Air India]] was a founding member of the body, but withdrew in 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.millenniumpost.in/indigo-obstructing-air-indias-entry-into-federation-of-indian-airlines-174218?NID=347448|title=IndiGo obstructing Air India's entry into Federation of Indian Airlines|website=Millennium Post|date=15 December 2016 |accessdate=10 March 2017}}</ref> It rejoined the body in 2022.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/air-india-joins-industry-bodies-fia-aapa/articleshow/95512935.cms|title=Air India joins industry bodies FIA & AAPA|website=The Times of India|date=14 November 2022 |accessdate=1 May 2024}}</ref> [[Jet Airways]] was a member of the FIA until it ceased operations due to bankruptcy in April 2019. As of March 2017, the four members of the FIA had a combined 80% share of the domestic aviation market.<ref name="Mint1">{{Cite news|url=http://www.livemint.com/Companies/bqvjRPPtlYyu7Wy84A6VIL/Qatar-Airways-India-airline-plan-may-face-opposition-from-F.html|title=Qatar Airways' India airline plan may face opposition from airlines lobby FIA|last=Shukla|first=Tarun|date=2017-03-10|work=Mint|access-date=2017-03-10}}</ref> | ||
In October 2016, the FIA filed an appeal in the Supreme Court challenging the aviation permits granted to [[AirAsia India]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.livemint.com/Companies/OgeM4pc7vYLAalVF4b1axM/Tata-Sons-AirAsia-face-legal-challenge-in-SC-over-grant-of.html|title=Tata Sons, AirAsia face legal challenge in SC over grant of aviation permits|last=Vishwanath|first=Apurva|date=2016-10-27|work=Mint|access-date=2017-03-10}}</ref> In February 2017, the [[Directorate General of Civil Aviation (India)|Directorate General of Civil Aviation]] (DGCA) rejected the FIA's plea to cancel the permit granted to AirAsia India.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.ch-aviation.com/portal/news/53365-indian-dgca-okays-airasia-india-brand-agreement|title=Indian DGCA okays AirAsia India brand agreement|work=ch-aviation|access-date=2017-03-10|language=en-US}}</ref> In March 2017, the FIA opposed [[Qatar Airways]] plan to launch an airline in India.<ref name="Mint1"/> | In October 2016, the FIA filed an appeal in the Supreme Court challenging the aviation permits granted to [[AirAsia India]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.livemint.com/Companies/OgeM4pc7vYLAalVF4b1axM/Tata-Sons-AirAsia-face-legal-challenge-in-SC-over-grant-of.html|title=Tata Sons, AirAsia face legal challenge in SC over grant of aviation permits|last=Vishwanath|first=Apurva|date=2016-10-27|work=Mint|access-date=2017-03-10}}</ref> In February 2017, the [[Directorate General of Civil Aviation (India)|Directorate General of Civil Aviation]] (DGCA) rejected the FIA's plea to cancel the permit granted to AirAsia India.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.ch-aviation.com/portal/news/53365-indian-dgca-okays-airasia-india-brand-agreement|title=Indian DGCA okays AirAsia India brand agreement|work=ch-aviation|access-date=2017-03-10|language=en-US}}</ref> In March 2017, the FIA opposed [[Qatar Airways]] plan to launch an airline in India.<ref name="Mint1"/> | ||
Latest revision as of 15:03, 1 May 2024
| Abbreviation | FIA |
|---|---|
| Formation | 2006 |
| Type | Airline industry body |
Region | India |
Membership (2017) | 4 |
Chairman | Rahul Bhatia |
Associate Director | Ujjwal Dey[1] |
| Website | www |
The Federation of Indian Airlines (FIA) is an airline industry body in India. Its members are IndiGo, SpiceJet and GoAir.[2] The functions of the FIA are carried out by an Executive Council composed of the heads of each of the member airlines.[1]
The FIA was founded in 2006. Air India was a founding member of the body, but withdrew in 2014.[3] It rejoined the body in 2022.[4] Jet Airways was a member of the FIA until it ceased operations due to bankruptcy in April 2019. As of March 2017, the four members of the FIA had a combined 80% share of the domestic aviation market.[5]
In October 2016, the FIA filed an appeal in the Supreme Court challenging the aviation permits granted to AirAsia India.[6] In February 2017, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) rejected the FIA's plea to cancel the permit granted to AirAsia India.[7] In March 2017, the FIA opposed Qatar Airways plan to launch an airline in India.[5]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Ahlawat, Seemant. "About Us". Federation Of Indian Airlines. Archived from the original on 16 May 2017. Retrieved 10 March 2017.
- ↑ "Relaxed airline FDI norms to have security implications: Federation of Indian Airlines". dna. 3 January 2017. Retrieved 10 March 2017.
- ↑ "IndiGo obstructing Air India's entry into Federation of Indian Airlines". Millennium Post. 15 December 2016. Retrieved 10 March 2017.
- ↑ "Air India joins industry bodies FIA & AAPA". The Times of India. 14 November 2022. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Shukla, Tarun (10 March 2017). "Qatar Airways' India airline plan may face opposition from airlines lobby FIA". Mint. Retrieved 10 March 2017.
- ↑ Vishwanath, Apurva (27 October 2016). "Tata Sons, AirAsia face legal challenge in SC over grant of aviation permits". Mint. Retrieved 10 March 2017.
- ↑ "Indian DGCA okays AirAsia India brand agreement". ch-aviation. Retrieved 10 March 2017.