The domestic air travel market in India is expected to double to 300 million passengers from a record 152 million in 2023, according to government data
DGCA derosters air traffic control officer involved in the incident; starts probe
Major domestic airlines can become world class carriers, says senior executive of CAPA India
Despite infrastructure limitations, India is currently the world's fastest-growing aviation market with demand surpassing the supply of jets
As the passenger footfalls are rising across the country, the AAI is expecting a substantial increase in the concession fees from eight privatized airports in India
The airlines have cancelled about 200 flights per week to and from the Mumbai airport from February 15 onwards
To expedite immigration and security check processes at airports, authorities will look at possible changes in the interior design of airports, cross utilisation of X-ray machines at domestic and international terminals as well as use of new technologies, including e-biometrics. At an advisory committee meeting chaired by Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Friday, various plans were discussed to speed up immigration and security check processes for international passengers. "We are currently discussing the design models to speed up immigration & security for international travellers. New technologies such as e-biometrics are also on the anvil and are currently being tested. These will be key in our vision for international aviation hubs in India," Scindia said in a post on X. The meeting was attended by representatives of airport operators, officials from the ministries of civil aviation, home and external affairs, Airports Authority of India (AAI), Central Industrial
India amended its insolvency laws last October to exclude leased aircraft from assets that can be frozen in a bid to address discrepancies between local and global rules
The DGCA is currently investigating the incident on how the flight could take off without getting the ATC clearance, officials mentioned
"During the enquiry, the call was found to be a hoax. However necessary safety protocols were followed keeping in view the security of passengers," DCP airport said
The DGCA stated that the circular establishes a system for the AAI to create a "threat monitoring and analysis network" in close coordination with the regulator
The BCAS earlier this month extended the deadline for using full-body scanners at major Indian airports from March 31 to December 31, 2023
Air operators are also moving towards adopting carbon mitigation measures. At the moment, 55 airports are already operating on 100% green energy
Indian airlines are expected to add 132 aircraft in 2023-24 (FY24) to tap into the surging passenger demand, according to CAPA India
The country has more than 140 airports
Delhi airport is run by GMR Group-led Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL), the other seven aforementioned airports are run by Adani Group companies.
Under the contract, AAI can penalise DIAL for not maintaining service quality standards
A lot of this congestion is today taking place in Delhi and to a certain degree in Mumbai, and not so much in other airports
India is among a handful of countries that support the global EV30@30 campaign, which targets to have at least 30 per cent new vehicle sales be electric by 2030
In order to cater the rising passenger traffic and the demand for better services, Airports Authority of India's Tuticorin airport is undergoing major upgradation at a cost of Rs 381 crore