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Kolkata should have a second airport, state govt not giving land: Jyotiraditya Scindia

Jyotiraditya Scindia said that while the present airport has a throughput of 2.5 crore people, the new airport's terminal building should have a throughput of 3.5 crore.

Feb 07, 2022, 09:04 AM IST

Cochin continues to be India's third busiest international airport; Delhi, Mumbai leads

CIAL registered 301,338 international passengers during December 2021. CIAL's passenger volume has almost increased by a million in 2021.

Feb 01, 2022, 09:11 AM IST

Nepal to commence flying ops from second international airport starting May 26: Minister

All international flights can take off and land at the Gautam Buddha International Airport (GBIA) from May 26, the Minister said.

Jan 31, 2022, 20:03 PM IST

Modi govt approved construction of 21 greenfield airports in India: President Kovind

The country's biggest airport is coming up at Gautam Buddha Nagar district in Uttar Pradesh, President Kovind said. 

 

Jan 31, 2022, 15:50 PM IST

Only one cabin bag rule implemented at Delhi airport with these exceptions

An official said that the advisory came from the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) and Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS).

Jan 31, 2022, 13:31 PM IST

Travelling to India from abroad? Here are the latest guidelines for international arrivals

Every passenger will have to go through a thermal screening, and those from "at-risk" countries will have to take a Covid test upon arrival.

Jan 27, 2022, 12:01 PM IST

In Pics: Check out these stunning images of Mumbai Airport celebrating Republic Day 2022

As part of the celebrations for 73rd Republic Day, the Mumbai International Airport has been decorated with tricolour lights on peacock feather-themed pillars.

Jan 25, 2022, 21:23 PM IST

Yemen's Houthi rebels attacked 3 fuel tanks with drones

A major drone attack took place in Abu Dhabi, 3 fuel tanks exploded near the airport, Yemen's Houthi claimed responsibility for the attack

Jan 17, 2022, 17:06 PM IST

International flight ops to soon begin from Agartala’s Maharaja Bir Bikram airport, check routes

The MBB airport, located 20 km north of the Tripura capital city, is the second busiest airport in northeastern India in terms of handling of aircraft after Guwahati.

Jan 17, 2022, 14:02 PM IST

Agartala airport to soon become third international airport of Northeast India

Agartala Airport was used as a technical base for the Royal Air Force during World War II.

Jan 11, 2022, 16:35 PM IST

Watch: Pushback truck catches fire close to Air India plane, major mishap averted at Mumbai Airport

The fire was brought under control by the airport's Fire Department in under 10 minutes, said Mumbai Airport's PRO and the operations have normalized. 

Jan 10, 2022, 16:04 PM IST

Chennai only airport in India to feature in global top 10 list for on-time performance

The most recent traffic figures of Chennai Airport indicate more than 80% recovery in domestic traffic, and is not far away from reaching pre-COVID levels. 

Jan 06, 2022, 19:32 PM IST

Delhi Airport's first-ever British-era runway built during WW II refurbished

Runway 09/27 at Delhi's IGI was the first ever runway built at the airport for military purposes and has now been transformed into a modern one operational for commercial use. 

Jan 05, 2022, 16:03 PM IST

Canadian court orders to seize USD 30 million of AAI, Airport Authority of India to take legal recourse

Devas Multimedia said an amount of over USD 30 million, which was held by global airlines body IATA on behalf of the AAI, has been seized by shareholders following a Canadian court order.

Jan 04, 2022, 14:28 PM IST

Delhi-bound SpiceJet flight takes off the runway without ATC clearance, DGCA orders probe

An aircraft has to take multiple permissions from ATC before taking off from an airport, including push back from the aircraft stand, starting the engines, stand in the line up, and a final take off permission. 

Jan 03, 2022, 09:57 AM IST

Bigg Boss 13 fame Shefali Jariwala and hubby Parag Tyagi get MASSIVELY TROLLED for liplock at airport: Video

'That guy in the back was getting a free show,' commented a user on Shefali-Parag's liplock video.

Dec 30, 2021, 08:25 AM IST

A ugandan woman has been arrested with cocaine at Delhi's IGI Airport.

This woman had brought 91 capsules of cocaine hidden in her stomach. The cost of cocaine is said to be Rs 14 crore.

Dec 29, 2021, 17:16 PM IST

Play Indian music in flights and airports: Ministry of Civil Aviation to DGCA and AAI

Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) earlier submitted a memorandum to make it mandatory for every Indian carrier to play Indian music in order to promote Indian music.

Dec 29, 2021, 12:30 PM IST

Bollywood Breaking: Deepika-Ranveer get romantic at the airport!

Actor Ranveer Singh’s flamboyant personality is no secret to anyone. The ‘Padmaavat’ actor was recently spotted at the Mumbai airport with his wife Deepika Padukone. The two happily posed for the paparazzi and Ranveer also kissed his ladylove on the cheek in front of the camera, making photographers hoot in excitement and shout ‘once more’. This makes Deepika blush as she says ‘arey’.

Dec 16, 2021, 15:52 PM IST

Noida to get India's largest heliport under PPP model, UP govt approves project: Check details

To be built under the PPP model, the Noida Heliport will be easily accessible to the upcoming Noida International Airport, both of which are situated close to the Yamuna Expressway. 

Dec 15, 2021, 15:48 PM IST