New destinations like Hanimaadhoo in the Maldives will be added, the statement said adding that additional services to Bengaluru, Delhi and Hyderabad in the domestic sector. The International Airport here has announced its summer schedule with 17 per cent more weekly flight operations than the winter schedule. The summer schedule is effective from… Continue reading 17% more flights in Thiruvananthapuram airport summer roster than in winter | News
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Aviation safety experts claim fire-safety lapse at Chennai Airport
Aviation safety experts have claimed that the newly commissioned terminal at Anna International Airport in Chennai has a “grave” fire safety violation and have raised the issue with its director and the Airport Authority of India. They claimed the emergency exits of the terminal are “sealed”, which an airport source said was ostensibly… Continue reading Aviation safety experts claim fire-safety lapse at Chennai Airport
Jaipur Airport soon to start biometric check-in with DigiYatra app
Passengers flying domestic from Jaipur airport will not be required to carry printout of their tickets and boarding pass with the launch of ‘DigiYatra’ programmme in the next few days. Under the programme, being launched under the Ministry of Civil Aviation, the Jaipur Airport will be equipped with Biometric Boarding System (Face Pods)… Continue reading Jaipur Airport soon to start biometric check-in with DigiYatra app
BCAS nods Delhi Police plan for opening 3rd carriageway at airport for G20
The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security has approved the Delhi Police’s traffic plan for the G20 Summit that will entail reopening a carriageway at the arrival zone of IGI Airport Terminal 3 which was closed by the airport operator a few months ago. The closure of the third carriageway, the farthest away from… Continue reading BCAS nods Delhi Police plan for opening 3rd carriageway at airport for G20
Centre announces measures to tackle airport congestion ahead of festivals
The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) on Thursday announced that it is working on multiple measures to mitigate any likelihood of airport congestion during the upcoming festive season. The issue of congestion at the major airports was witnessed in the last year’s festive season leading to longer waiting times at various airports. Among… Continue reading Centre announces measures to tackle airport congestion ahead of festivals
Aviation Security Culture Week held at Kolkata airport to make flying safer
The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security along with other agencies began observing Aviation Security Culture Week in the NSCB International Airport (NSCBI) in Kolkata on Monday. The main objective of security culture week is to inculcate security consciousness among members of the aviation community and passengers, an Airports Authority of India (AAI) statement… Continue reading Aviation Security Culture Week held at Kolkata airport to make flying safer
Jaipur airport to commence operations at new domestic cargo unit from Aug 1
Jaipur International Airport is about mark a new beginning. A domestic cargo unit with a capacity of 2300 MT per month will go live from August 1. Indigo Airlines has already been onboarded after which the airlines will now operate its entire domestic cargo business from the new cargo unit at Terminal 1.… Continue reading Jaipur airport to commence operations at new domestic cargo unit from Aug 1
Delhi international airport plans to raise Rs 750 crore to refinance debt
Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) plans to refinance old debt by raising fresh funds up to Rs 750 crore via long-maturity debentures which carry lower interest rates. The plan comes close on the heels of global rating agency Standard & Poor’s (S&P) upgrading DIAL’s long-term issuer rating from “B” to “B+” on the… Continue reading Delhi international airport plans to raise Rs 750 crore to refinance debt