Airports

Air India CCTO Nipun Aggarwal flags 'very low' utilisation at 120 airports

Air India CCTO Nipun Aggarwal says 120 of India's 160 airports remain underutilised, calling for stronger regional connectivity, smaller aircraft and more affordable air travel

Saudi's Dammam airport targeted in Houthi attack after strike on Riyadh

Saudi authorities said Sunday that King Fahd International Airport in Dammam has been attacked, with few details. The city is on the Persian Gulf near Bahrain and Qatar. The statement came hours after authorities said the international airport in the capital, Riyadh, had been attacked once again. The Flightradar24 monitor noted at least one flight diverting from the airport in Dammam. Iran-backed Houthi rebels in neighbouring Yemen have been claiming a series of attacks in the past week on Saudi airports and military and oil facilities.

3 killed as Houthi attacks hit Saudi airports in Abha, Riyadh: Officials

Two attacks on airports in Saudi Arabia claimed by Iran-backed Houthi rebels in neighbouring Yemen killed three people Wednesday, Saudi officials said, as the kingdom was pulled deeper into the latest front in the Iran war. The Saudi General Authority for Civil Aviation did not blame any party for the attacks at Abha and Riyadh's King Khalid international airports, but Houthi rebels took credit earlier for the airport strikes. The attack on Abha airport killed Moroccan and Algerian residents and wounded 28 other people, while the attack on King Khalid airport killed a Sudanese national and wounded eight other people, officials said. As Riyadh has been targeted over the past week, new cage-like fences have been erected around fuel tanks and other equipment of the Saudi state-run Aramco oil company near the capital's airport. The kingdom, the world's top oil exporter, has seen oil and military assets targeted in recent days, posing a threat to crucial shipping alternative to the Strai

Air India suspends pilot involved in alcohol incident at Zurich airport

The pilot was removed from operating the Zurich-Delhi flight after ground staff detected the smell of alcohol and will remain suspended pending an investigation

100 airports to be built in India in next 10 yrs: Civil Aviation Min Naidu

India will build 100 airports in the next 10 years under the Centre's regional connectivity scheme UDAN with an outlay of Rs 30,000 crore, Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu said here on Tuesday. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Deputy CM Harsh Sanghavi were also present at the event at Ahmedabad Airport where Naidu inaugurated India's third 'hub & spoke' operations from Ahmedabad airport. "While there were 74 airports in 2014, today we can proudly say that India's map features 166 airports. Going from 74 to 166 set a record for the country. Over the last 12 years, we completed work on a new airport or a new terminal roughly every 40 days," Naidu said. "This 12-year journey was merely the beginning for the Ministry of Civil Aviation. We have expanded upon the revolutionary changes brought to the air travel sector by the 'UDAN' scheme over the past decade. Looking ahead, we plan to spend approximately Rs 30,000 crore over the next 10 years to build 100 new airports,"

MIAL to begin partial demolition of Mumbai airport's T1 from January 15

Adani Group-operated Mumbai airport will start demolishing a part of Terminal 1 from January 15, 2027 and has commenced redistribution of air traffic to Terminal 2 as well as to Navi Mumbai International Airport, according to a letter. The Mumbai International Airport Ltd (MIAL) operates Mumbai's Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, which currently has a capacity of over 50 million and handles over 950 flight movements daily. Terminal 1 (T1) is nearly 80 years old and some part of the terminal has already been demolished. T1 and T2 have capacities to handle around 15 million passengers and 40 million passengers, respectively. Elaborating on the redevelopment plan for T1, MIAL has informed the civil aviation ministry that it plans to commence "demolition of North Section of Terminal 1-B, starting January 15, 2027". "It has been decided that Phase 1 of the redevelopment plan of BOM Terminal 1 shall be limited to just the North Section of Terminal 1-B (catering to around

Cost discipline remains core as IndiGo expands into premium travel

IndiGo says it will preserve its low-cost model as it expands into premium and long-haul flying, while urging a rethink of airport pricing at new hubs.

Odisha puts aviation push on runway: 5 airports, 2 int'l gateways by 2030

Draft civil aviation policy aims to strengthen tourism, cargo and industrial growth by expanding airport infrastructure, logistics networks and international air connectivity

Mumbai airport nicotine pouch row: What duty-free shops can legally sell

Custom authorities have objected to the sale of nicotine pouches at Mumbai airport's duty-free stores. The case has put the spotlight on India's rules governing duty-free retail and taxation

From Nicobar to Dharavi: India's mega infra projects hit by protests

From airports to housing projects, several mega infrastructure plans have faced protests over land, rehabilitation, and environmental concerns. Here's a look at five such projects

Adani Enterprises jumps 7%, hits 52-week high; stock up 52% from March low

Adani Enterprises stock hit a 52-week high of ₹2,665 and quoted 48 per cent higher against its rights issue price of ₹1,800 per share.

Delhi T-3 airport's Pier-C to start international ops in May first week

Delhi airport's annual international passenger handling capacity will increase to up to 32 million, with Pier C at Terminal 3 set to commence international operations from the first week of May. The Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) has three terminals -- T1, T2 and T3. Only T3 handles international flights, and the current capacity is around 20 million passengers per annum. In a release on Friday, Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) said Pier C at T3 would commence international operations from the first week of May. T3 has four piers -- Pier A and B for international operations, while C and D are for domestic operations. Pier C has now been converted for international operations. Generally, a pier at an airport is a long and narrow structure or transfer facility from the main terminal building and allows passengers to use aerobridges to enter an aircraft. "With the conversion of Pier C, Delhi Airport's international passenger handling capacity will rise by around 50

Pune Airport runway restored, ops resume after IAF incident: MoS Mohol

Runway at Pune Airport was briefly shut after an aircraft of Indian Air Force made hard landing

Navi Mumbai airport becomes 9th busiest in India within 4 months of launch

Navi Mumbai Airport ranks among India's top 10 within months, easing Mumbai congestion and set for rapid growth with airline expansion plans

Centre nod for Puri international airport despite WII red flags

Wildlife Institute of India warns of ecological damage and aviation risks at proposed Puri airport site after MoEFCC clears forest land diversion

AERA orders major airports to cut some charges by 25% in relief to airlines

The move to cut charges comes after IndiGo and Air India sought the rationalisation of some fees levied by airports

18 flights per day at Leh airport to boost tourism, says Ladakh L-G

Flights at Leh airport have increased from eight to 18 per day to boost air connectivity ahead of the peak tourism season, Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena said on Sunday. He said two more flights are expected to begin operations soon, providing flexibility for visitors to plan their journeys, and invited holiday-makers to experience Ladakh for an "unforgettable" trip. "Ladakh is all set to welcome a larger number of visitors than before. Pleased to announce a major boost to air connectivity with Leh, as the tourist season begins in Ladakh," Saxena said. "With our concerted efforts, the flight operations at Leh Airport have significantly increased from eight flights to 18 flights a day, as on April 2, connecting major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Srinagar and Chandigarh. Two more flights are expected to begin operations soon, thereby providing greater flexibility to visitors to plan their journey," the L-G took to X. The L-G said the increased flight operations, resulting in ..

Italy sets jet fuel restrictions at some airports amid supply shortage

Fuel restrictions for flights have been introduced at the airports of Bologna, Milan Linate, Treviso and Venice, according to a Notice to Airmen, or Notam advisories

Odisha's Puri airport project gets stage-I forest clearance from Centre

MoEFCC grants in-principle approval for forest land diversion for Puri airport, subject to afforestation, wildlife safeguards and pending CRZ clearance requirements

Cabinet clears proposal to declare Madurai airport as international airport

The Cabinet on Tuesday approved the proposal to declare Madurai airport as an international airport. Madurai is a prominent city in Tamil Nadu, and Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the decision was taken keeping in view the aspirations of the people of Madurai. Briefing media persons about the Cabinet decisions, the Information and Broadcasting (I&B) Minister said that the policy decision to declare Madurai airport as an international airport will help bring air connectivity from various parts of the world to the temple city, and there is a huge industrial cluster around it. The decision would also strengthen the city's role as an educational and healthcare hub, he said. Vaishnaw said multiple airlines have shown interest in expanding their international flights from the airport. Madurai airport is one of the oldest airports in Tamil Nadu. Elevating Madurai airport to an international status would enhance regional connectivity, promote trade, and drive economic development in