Indian carriers will not submit emission details of their aircraft to the EU, asserts Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh. “Though the European Union has directed Indian carriers to submit emission details of their aircraft by March 31, no Indian carrier is submitting them in view of the position of the government. Hence the imposition of carbon tax does not arise,” Singh said last week in the lower house of parliament.

India’s aviation regulator is scrutinizing Kingfisher Airlines’ safety practices as the financially troubled carrier struggles to maintain operations. “We have to look at how they are meeting safety norms. The [aviation] regulator continues to examine each Kingfisher flight for safety,” Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh says. And “if required, the license can be canceled, as passenger safety is a top priority,” the minister warns.

Indian private carrier Jet Airways will merge its two low-fare brands into one on March 25 as part of a strategic rebranding and restructuring effort. India’s biggest airline by market share operates low-fare flights under the JetLite and Jet Airways Konnect brands, which will become one entity called JetKonnect, the company said.