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Telangana Airport News: The Mamnoor airport in Warangal set to see visible progress within three months; Adilabad and Peddapalli proposals move through different planning stages With a renewed push to expand regional air connectivity, the Centre has fast-tracked multiple airport projects in Telangana, with the Mamnoor airport in Warangal set to see visible progress within the next three months, while proposals in Adilabad and Peddapalli move through different stages of planning. Mamnoor Airpor ...Read More >
Hyderabad: In a major push to expand aviation infrastructure in Telangana, civil aviation minister K Ram Mohan Naidu on Wednesday announced that the proposed airport in Adilabad will be developed with the ministry of defence as the nodal agency, marking a significant step forward for the long-pending project. He said that a joint team from the defence and civil aviation ministries and the state govt will inspect the airport's 300-acre land parcel on April 17.Addressing a press conference alongsi ...Read More >
Mumbai: The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) announced a 25% reduction in landing and parking charges for domestic operations of Indian carriers for three months to stabilise the domestic aviation sector against volatile global markets. The relief measure comes as a strategic intervention to maintain affordable air travel amid the ongoing West Asia crisis, which has led to a sharp rise in aviation turbine fuel (ATF) costs. ATF Prices Skyrocketed Over 100% in April; Government Capped Hike at 25 ...Read More >
New Delhi: Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu on Wednesday announced a 25 per cent cut in landing and parking charges for domestic airlines at the country's airports so that airfares for passengers remain at affordable levels amid the rise in jet fuel prices in the wake of the Middle East conflict. The minister said that the measure is expected to reduce landing and parking charges payable by airlines at major airports during the three-month period by approximately Rs 400 crore. The Civil ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): In a move aimed at curbing the sharp rise in domestic airfares amid the West Asia crisis, the Ministry of Civil Aviation has directed the Airports Authority of India (AAI) to reduce landing and parking charges at non-major airports. According to an official communication issued by the Ministry, AAI will reduce Landing and Parking Charges -- part of the aeronautical tariff -- at all its non-major airports by 25 per cent of the approved rate. The order states th ...Read More >
BHUBANESWAR: With President Droupadi Murmu likely to visit Rourkela on April 21, Union Tribal Affairs minister Jual Oram on Tuesday met Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi at Lok Seva Bhawan here to review key development initiatives in the steel city. Speaking to reporters after the meeting, Oram said the discussion focused on accelerating major infrastructure and industrial projects in Rourkela with particular emphasis on expansion of Rourkela Steel Plant and upgradation of Rourkela Airport. O ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: President Droupadi Murmu is likely to undertake a day-long visit to Odisha's Rourkela and attend several programmes in the steel city, Union Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram said on Tuesday. Oram, a Lok Sabha MP from Sundergarh, which includes Rourkela city, was speaking to reporters after holding a discussion with Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi at Lok Seva Bhawan here. "I held a discussion with the CM on three issues, and one of those was the proposed visit of the President o ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Apr 7 (PTI) President Droupadi Murmu is likely to undertake a day-long visit to Odisha's Rourkela and attend several programmes in the steel city, Union Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram said on Tuesday. Oram, a Lok Sabha MP from Sundergarh, which includes Rourkela city, was speaking to reporters after holding a discussion with Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi at Lok Seva Bhawan here. "I held a discussion with the CM on three issues, and one of those was the proposed visit of the ...Read More >
Three individuals have been arrested after a drone was spotted flying dangerously close to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's helicopter during an election rally, raising serious security concerns. Photograph: ANI on XKey PointsThree individuals were arrested after a drone was spotted near West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee's helicopter in Malda.The drone was allegedly being used to film Banerjee's election rally as she prepared to board her helicopter.Authorities are investigating whethe ...Read More >
In the post-reforms period, the public sector grew, and faltered. In the latter case, across many sectors, the private groups profited from the decline and demise of the state-owned firms. However, there may be a unique case when private revenues bolstered the public profits. Adani Airports, which was recently in the news because of the hype about massive expansion, and forthcoming IPO (Initial Public Offering, and is part of one of the fastest-growing private groups, may have aided and abetted ...Read More >
KOLKATA/MALDA: A mysterious drone appeared in front of Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee's helicopter in Malda on Saturday just as she was heading to Gazole after a rally at Malatipur. Police have detained three people in this connection.Though the detainees claimed they had come to attend Banerjee's rally and wanted to capture her boarding the helicopter, police are taking no chances.The drone was spotted by the CM herself. While boarding, she stopped on the helicopter's stairs and looked into the sky ...Read More >
Shimla, Apr 2 (PTI) Himachal Pradesh Assembly on Thursday witnessed a minor argument between the ruling party and the opposition during the Question Hour, after the speaker disallowed the leader of the opposition to ask a supplementary question. As Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu was answering a question related to the expansion of Gaggal Airport in Kangra, Leader of the Opposition (LoP) Jai Ram Thakur rose to ask a supplementary question. Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania remarked that 20 m ...Read More >
Bittu announced that services on the Halwara-Delhi route are likely to begin between May 10 and May 15, with ticket bookings expected to open in April. The initial operations will be carried out using a 160-seater Airbus A320 aircraft, with two daily flights planned -- one in the morning and another in the afternoon. Describing the development as a major boost to regional connectivity, Bittu said the project would enhance travel convenience and promote trade and economic growth in Punjab. He al ...Read More >
Mumbai : For travellers rushing through departures, a forgotten charger, a quick snack or even a bottle of water can now be a tap away. Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL), India's largest private airport operator, in partnership with Blinkit, India's leading quick commerce platform, has launched India's first in-terminal quick commerce service at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA), Mumbai. The service is now live at Terminal 2, domestic departures, bringing app-based d ...Read More >
According to a statement issued by the Airport Director's office, both facilities were inaugurated in the check-in area of the terminal. "The UDAN Yatri Cafe is a Government of India initiative, led by the Ministry of Civil Aviation in collaboration with the Airports Authority of India . The cafe has been established with the objective of providing quality refreshments at affordable prices to passengers. It offers a range of snacks and beverages at economical rates, ensuring accessibility and c ...Read More >
Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu inaugurated six passenger-focused initiatives at Jammu and Srinagar airports, including Digi Yatra and the Udan Yatri Cafe. The upgrades also include a Flybrary book-sharing point, AVSAR retail spaces for local artisans, a children's play area, and free high-speed Wi-Fi to improve convenience and affordability. Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu on Sunday launched six passenger-focused measures at Jammu and Srinagar ai ...Read More >
Ludhiana: Finally, the city is set to get its much-awaited direct air link. The directorate general of civil aviation (DGCA) has included the Ludhiana-Delhi route in its summer schedule, providing for two daily flights. The summer schedule is valid from March 29 to Oct 24 this year, and flights are expected to operate on all days of the week.According to the DGCA schedule issued recently, the first flight from Delhi is scheduled to arrive at Halwara Airport at 9.45am, while the corresponding dep ...Read More >
Pune airport has ranked first in India in the ACI-ASQ 2025 survey for passenger satisfaction and service quality, based on overall traveller experience. According to the Airports Authority of India (AAI), it has outperformed Goa airport as well as Indore airport in these parameters. Pune MP and union minister of state for civil aviation Murlidhar Mohol has termed the achievement a proud milestone, attributing it to consistent efforts to enhance passenger experience. Mohol said, "Pune airport se ...Read More >
The political slugfest over President Droupadi Murmu's West Bengal visit escalated on Sunday, with the Union home ministry seeking a report from the state government over the alleged protocol breach, Prime Minister Narendra Modi sharpening his attack on the Trinamool Congress (TMC), and chief minister Mamata Banerjee hitting back. In a letter to West Bengal Chief Secretary Nandini Chakravorty, Union home secretary Govind Mohan sought a response by 5pm on Sunday regarding alleged violations of t ...Read More >
New Delhi, Mar 11 (PTI) Rajya Sabha BJP member Baburam Nishad on Wednesday lashed out at the West Bengal government for alleged lapses at President Droupadi Murmu's event in the state, saying violation of protocol is not just a mistake but a constitutional offence. Raising the matter during Zero Hour in the House, he said there was violation of protocol during the visit of the President to the state last week. When a state government deliberately disregards the highest office in the country, i ...Read More >
The Srinagar airport is set to get a makeover with the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approving a major expansion project at an estimated cost of Rs 1,677 crore. The redevelopment is expected to more than triple the airport's passenger-handling capacity, to 10 million passengers per year from the current 3 million, and is expected to be completed in four years. The project will be funded fully by equity from the Airports Authority of India (AAI). The Srinagar airport is a militar ...Read More >
New Delhi- The Union Cabinet on Tuesday approved the expansion of the civil enclave at the Srinagar International Airport at an estimated cost of Rs 1,677 crore. The expansion of the civil enclave will mark a major milestone in strengthening aviation infrastructure and connectivity in the Kashmir Valley, an official release said. "The project scope also includes the construction of barracks for security personnel. "Operated by the Airports Authority of India within the Budgam Airbase of the I ...Read More >
MUMBAI: As the global air travel industry becomes larger and more complex with each passing decade, airlines and airports are increasingly moving towards digitisation. From printed paper tickets that came in airline jackets, to home-printed e-tickets, to today's digital boarding passes on mobile phones; from conventional check-in and immigration counters to biometric gates; and from local storage of information to cloud-hosted passenger systems, digitisation has transformed every stage of the pa ...Read More >
IndiGo cancelled flights December 17: IndiGo flight cancellations continued on Wednesday at the Chennai Airport due to dense fog conditions and bad weather. A total of 11 flights, including arrival and departure, were cancelled at the Chennai Airport today. IndiGo has also issued an advisory for passengers that flight operations will be affected today. Due to the adverse weather conditions, reduced visibility and slower flight movements expected today as misty winter skies blanket North and Eas ...Read More >
Ranchi: A total of 4 flights from various destinations to Ranchi were cancelled on Monday, Airports Authority of India (AAI) officials at the Birsa Munda Airport said.An IndiGo flight from Hyderabad to Ranchi and back, and another flight of the same airline from Patna to Ranchi and back, were cancelled. AI Express flights from New Delhi to Ranchi and back, and Mumbai to Ranchi and back, were also cancelled for the day, an AAI official said.The flights were cancelled due to fog and other operatio ...Read More >
Mumbai, Dec 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) Shiv Sena UBT leader and former minister Aaditya Thackeray on Monday claimed that the slew of decisions to push redevelopment in Mumbai by the BJP-led MahaYuti government in the run-up to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections were lies and false announcements, adding that they are pro-builders and developers. He further said that a slew of announcements, including making Mumbai Pagdi free, relocation of high-frequency radar centres located at Dah ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 15 (ANI): The Airports Authority of India (AAI) on Monday issued a travel advisory as dense fog gripped Northern India, urging passengers to check their flight status before leaving for the airport to avoid prolonged waiting periods at the airport in case of flight cancellations or delays. In an X post, AAI stated, "Heavy Fog Alert for Northern India...Dense fog conditions are prevailing across Delhi and several airports in Northern India, leading to reduced visibili ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 15 (ANI): The Airports Authority of India (AAI) on Monday issued a travel advisory as dense fog gripped Northern India, urging passengers to check their flight status before leaving for the airport to avoid prolonged waiting periods at the airport in case of flight cancellations or delays. In an X post, AAI stated, "Heavy Fog Alert for Northern India...Dense fog conditions are prevailing across Delhi and several airports in Northern India, leading to reduced visibili ...Read More >
Civil Aviation Minister chaired a high-level review meeting with IndiGo's senior management. New Delhi: The government is closely monitoring IndiGo's operational recovery and passenger support measures until full stability is achieved, according to the Ministry of Civil Aviation. The ministry has taken a serious note of the recent operational disruptions and cancellations of flights across IndiGo's network. Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu has chaired a high-level review meeting with ...Read More >
IndiGo has said operations will return to full normalcy only by 10 February, and has sought temporary relief on the new rules that call for more rest hours and restricted night-duty. The airline has also said it will reduce its flight operations to minimise disruptions from 8 December. The government has said it is closely monitoring the situation with the federal aviation minister expressing "clear displeasure" with how the airline had handled the situation. In a separate statement, India's ...Read More >
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