Airlines/Aviation
Major safety loopholes at Chennai, Ahmedabad Airports! DGCA issues show-cause notices; check details
The inspection by DGCA officials revealed that concrete slabs, open concrete chambers were found on the runway strip and a number of large loose stones were found at the runway end safety area in Chennai airport
DGCA warns airlines, says aircraft landing with unstabilised approach in bad weather to attract punitive action
The circular, titled 'Monsoon Operations', comes as the main runway at Mumbai airport continues to remain shut after a SpiceJet plane from Jaipur veered off it while landing and got stuck in the adjac
Good news for Mumbaikars! Mumbai airport main runway likely to be operational soon; check details
In more woes for airlines, the main runway of the Mumbai airport is likely to remain closed for flight operations till Thursday as it will take more time to remove the SpiceJet plane that was stuck pa
Hyderabad airport launches Face Recognition system for entry on pilot basis
The Rajiv Gandhi International Airport here has initiated Face Recognition (FR) system on a trial basis for passengers for entry into the aerodrome, sources said Tuesday.
Aviation sector: Turbulence in wake of Jet Airways closure
The capacity deficit caused by the event will take time to be filled, say experts.
Airport tariffs to soar at Delhi’s IGI airport, go down at Mumbai
Airports of Delhi and Mumbai will have new passenger tariffs by the end of 2019, an Airports Economic Regulatory Authority (AERA) official said . The user charges for both passengers and airlines at t
Flying in and out of Kerala? No daytime flights for 4 months from Cochin International Airport! Check details
According to the airport operator, Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL), there will be no daytime flight service for four months due to runway re-carpeting works.
India to get modernised air traffic management! AAI inks pact with Boeing; check details
Under the project, Boeing will work closely with aviation regulator DGCA, airlines operating in India, airport operators and stakeholders.
PM Modi impressed with Cochin International Airport! 10 facts about world’s 1st fully solar-powered airport
On an average, the airport, receives 1.62 lakhs units of power in a day through the solar plant, whereas the daily consumption of power stands at around 1.52 lakhs units.
Cheer for Delhiites near airport! IGI airport installs sound barriers to curb noise pollution
With a 1.05-km long wall built on the southern side of runway 29/11, the IGI airport has now become the only airport in the country to have a sound-reduction barrier.
This World Environment Day, take a plant home from Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport! Here’s how
With an aim to spread greenery as well as to create a positive impact on the environment, the operator of the Kempegowda International Airport - Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) - will g
Soon fly to Statue of Unity! Airport to come up near world’s tallest statue; details here
Statue of Unity is located on an islet Sadhu Bet near Sardar Sarovar Dam at Kevadia village in Narmada district. Rajpipla town, where the proposed airport will come up, is around 23 kilometres from Ke
Hindon airport to begin commercial flights from June-end! Fly to these places at affordable rates from Delhi
Hindon airport is located around 40 kilometres from the Delhi IGI Airport.
Good news for flyers at Bengaluru Airport! Soon, enjoy luxurious stopovers at lounges and transit hotel
The entire refurbishment project would be completed in two phases spanning 18 to 20 months. Therefore, starting from 1 June 2019, parts of the domestic and international lounges, as well as the transi
Delhi IGI airport, India’s busiest, records lowest passenger growth; here’s why
A few days ago, data released by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) revealed that the industry witnessed the lowest passenger growth rate since June 2014 in the month of March this year.
Pakistan’s airspace to remain shut for Indian flights till May 30
A senior PIA official told PTI that the national flag carrier's loss is running into billions of rupees because of suspension of the flights especially to Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur.
Delhi’s IGI airport now has anti-skid floors for flyers convenience! Know about new initiative for T3
Due to the removal of the carpet, the Delhi airport Terminal 3's floor was proving to be too slippery, not only for flyers but also the CISF staff. As a result of this, a special committee was formed
Big achievement! Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Airport only Indian airport rated among “world’s best”
In a survey conducted by AirHelp, the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad has secured the eighth position among the top ten best airports in the world.
Kolhapur airport in Maharashtra sees healthy air traffic; to soon start flights to Tirupati
Kolhapur airport has witnessed major development push in recent times. Union Civil Aviation Minister Suresh Prabhu in February laid down the foundation stone for a new terminal building as well as ATC
Which are the best and worst airlines and airports of 2019? Find out
U.S. airports in general didn’t fare particularly well, with the highest-rated Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport taking 34th place of 132 around the world.
Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport’s big feat! Airport wins online sustainability award 2019
The award was presented under the category of ‘solid waste management’. Mumbai airport is managed by the Mumbai International Airport Limited, which is a GVK-led company and bagged the award for t
Bhubaneswar Biju Patnaik International Airport in Odisha faces wrath of Cyclone Fani! Devastating pics, watch video
Cyclone Fani hits Bhubaneswar Airport in Odisha: Both Vistara airline and GoAir announced much-needed relief for the travellers.
Cyclone Fani: DGCA to issue revised guidelines to airlines as and when necessary, says Suresh Prabhu
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) Friday said no flights will depart or arrive at Kolkata airport from 3 pm Friday to 8 am Saturday in view of the cyclonic storm 'Fani'.
Cyclone Fani: Air passengers take a note! Kolkata and Bhubaneshwar airports to remain shut; flights cancelled
The flight services have been cancelled in advance in order to avoid the inconvenience of air passengers and ensure safety of operations.
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