Page 10 - Latest Updates on Jyotiraditya Scindia
Navi Mumbai airport to become operational from this year-end: Scindia
Union minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Friday said the Navi Mumbai international airport will become operational from November or December this year
 "Navi Mumbai airport to become operational from this year-end: Scindia")
Passenger traffic at B'luru international airport increases by 35% in 2023
The Bengaluru international airport had a footfall of 37.2 million passengers in 2023, marking a 35.3 per cent increase compared to the previous calendar year
 "Passenger traffic at B'luru international airport increases by 35% in 2023")
UP to get 5 more airports: Scindia after flagging off Ayodhya-A'bad flight
Scindia said that five new airports will be inaugurated in UP in one month. The airports will be at Azamgarh, Aligarh, Moradabad, Chitrakoot and Shravasti, taking the total number of airports to 19
 "UP to get 5 more airports: Scindia after flagging off Ayodhya-A'bad flight")
Ram Mandir: Aviation minister flags off Ahmedabad-Ayodhya direct flight
Indigo will operate on the Ahmedabad - Ayodhya route, thrice a week, Thursday onwards
 "Ram Mandir: Aviation minister flags off Ahmedabad-Ayodhya direct flight")
Ayodhya Ram mandir inauguration: 100 chartered planes to land on January 22
Ram mandir inauguration: Uttar Pradesh had only six airports in 2014, and now the state has 10 airports, including Ayodhya airport
 "Ayodhya Ram mandir inauguration: 100 chartered planes to land on January 22")
Uttar Pradesh to have 5 more airports in one month: Jyotiraditya Scindia
Ayodhya airport will be expanded and the runway will be extended that will allow landing of bigger aircraft and operation of international flights, Scindia said
 "Uttar Pradesh to have 5 more airports in one month: Jyotiraditya Scindia")
Centre sanctions over 150 CISF commandos security cover for Ayodhya airport
The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) will provide an anti-terrorist and anti-sabotage cover to the Ayodhya airport that was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in December 2023
 "Centre sanctions over 150 CISF commandos security cover for Ayodhya airport")
No adverse findings in Boeing 737 Max planes, says Akasa post-inspection
Akasa Air on Monday said it has completed a thorough inspection of its entire fleet of in-service Boeing 737 Max planes and that there are no adverse findings
 "No adverse findings in Boeing 737 Max planes, says Akasa post-inspection")
Airports are not only a medium of travel, but centre of growth: Scindia
After holding a convocation event at Bharathidasan University, PM Modi was felicitated by Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin at the public programme
Aviation Minister Scindia reaches Ayodhya Airport ahead of inauguration
The Union Minister took stock of the arrangements before Prime Minister Modi dedicates the first airport in the temple town to the nation
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Steps being taken to deal with fog impacting flight operations: Scindia
Many flights were diverted and scores were delayed at the Delhi airport due to dense fog
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Ayodhya airport inauguration will be historic day for India: Scindia
The Ayodhya airport, which will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, is built over an area of 6,500 square metres
More than 1500 people perform tabla in Gwalior, set Guinness World Record
Expressing his joy, Chief Minister Yadav announced that December 25 will be celebrated as 'Tabla Divas'
 "More than 1500 people perform tabla in Gwalior, set Guinness World Record")
New surveillance tech to reduce midair gap between aircraft from Jan 1
A reduction in lateral separation of aircraft will enable flight operators to take more direct routes, saving fuel in the process
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Govt asks airport operators to explore biometric models for smooth travel
At the meeting on Tuesday, the airport operators were also tasked with presenting biometric enabled models being successfully used in other countries, according to an official release
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PM Modi to launch 2nd Vande Bharat train from Varanasi to New Delhi today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Vande Bharat train from Varanasi to New Delhi today. The regular Vande Bharat operation is to begin on December 20, 2023
 "PM Modi to launch 2nd Vande Bharat train from Varanasi to New Delhi today")
Centre boosts CISF personnel headcount to avoid congestion at airports
Steps up efforts to ensure smooth passenger flow during Christmas and New Year
 "Centre boosts CISF personnel headcount to avoid congestion at airports")
More immigration desks, entry gates added at Delhi airport, says Scindia
In December last year, there were 31 entry points, which have been increased to 66. Similarly, X-BIS machines have been increased from 50 to 66
 "More immigration desks, entry gates added at Delhi airport, says Scindia")
Digi Yatra facility to be available at 25 more airports in 2024: Scindia
At a briefing in the national capital, Scindia said Digi Yatra will be introduced at 14 airports in the first phase and another 11 airports in the second phase next year
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Scindia discusses airfares, ways to improve airlines' on-time performance
Civil aviation minister Jyotiraditya Scindia held a meeting with the airline advisory group that was attended by representatives of various carriers, including Vistara CEO Vinod Kannan
 "Scindia discusses airfares, ways to improve airlines' on-time performance")