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Bomb threat email at Chennai Airport triggers overnight security sweep

The midnight bomb threat and the all-night search operation caused widespread commotion and tension at Chennai Airport until dawn

Flying off the shelves: Duty-free liquor sales at Indian airports rise 13%

Global drinks firms are banking on India's rising disposable incomes and Gen Z travellers' premium tastes to power growth of duty-free liquor sales in coming years

A metal-petal: How Navi Mumbai airport mimics a lotus, carries a legacy

Rising from reclaimed wetlands, Navi Mumbai airport mirrors city's design legacy

Bengaluru Airport first in India to get Level-2 Accessibility Accreditation

Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR Airport) has become the first airport in India to receive Level-2 Accreditation under Airports Council International's (ACI) Accessibility Enhancement Accreditation (AEA) programme, airport authorities said on Thursday. This milestone places Bengaluru Airport among a select group of airports globally recognised for embedding accessibility into strategy, policy, and passenger experience, the Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL), which manages KIA, said in a statement. The AEA programme, the world's only initiative dedicated to benchmarking and advancing accessibility in aviation, evaluates airports on facilities, services, and governance, recognising continuous improvements for Persons with Reduced Mobility (PRMs) and Persons with Disabilities (PwDs). Satyaki Raghunath, Chief Operating Officer of BIAK, said, "We are honoured to be awarded the Level-2 Accreditation under ACI's Airport Accessibility Enhancement programme. At BLR

Cabinet clears ₹9,814 cr projects for Kota-Bundi airport, Odisha ring road

Union Cabinet approves Rs 9,814 crore for new greenfield airport in Kota-Bundi and six-lane ring road connecting Cuttack and Bhubaneswar in Odisha, boosting infrastructure in Rajasthan and Odisha

Cabinet approves ₹1,507 cr greenfield airport project in Kota-Bundi

The Cabinet has approved a ₹1,507 crore greenfield airport at Kota-Bundi; it will handle 2 million passengers yearly and support the city's industrial and educational growth

BIAL to raise over $535 mn via second tranche of bonds by early Oct: Report

SBI Capital Markets was the arranger of the previous issue, and will also be the arranger for the second tranche, two of the sources added

Delhi airport emerges as world's 9th busiest airport in 2024: ACI

Delhi airport has been ranked the world's 9th busiest airport, handling more than 7.7 crore passengers in 2024, a report released on Tuesday said. Airports Council International's list of the world's 20 busiest airports is topped by Atlanta airport in the US which processed 10,80,67,766 passengers, followed by Dubai airport (9,23,31,506 passengers) and Dallas/Fort Worth airport in the US (8,78,17,864 passengers) at the second and third spots, respectively. "Global passenger traffic hit a new high in 2024, surpassing 9.4 billion travellers -- up 8.4 per cent from 2023 and 2.7 per cent above pre-pandemic levels (2019)... The top-20 airports alone processed 1.54 billion passengers, capturing 16 per cent of global traffic," the release said. In 2024, the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) in the national capital handled 7,78,20,834 passengers, improving its ranking to the 9th position from 10th in 2023. The figure is based on the total number of enplaned and deplaned passenger

Delhi HC rejects Çelebi's plea against revoked security clearance

Çelebi's counsel had argued that the action was taken without adhering to due process

On the runway: GMR's ₹14,000 crore capex plan for Hyderabad airport

Given the nearly three-year construction timeline for a new terminal and runway, work on the northern side is proposed to begin by FY27 to ensure readiness by September 2029

What passengers expect from airports beyond just air safety measures

In India, the Airports Economic Regulatory Authority (AERA) decides on the tariffs an airport could charge from the passengers

IATA summit: PM Modi bats for India as global aviation, manufacturing hub

Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlights India's aviation growth at the IATA AGM, noting the country is now the third largest domestic market with 162 airports and strong global industry presence

This country will fine those who stand up and crowd aisles after landing

Airline passengers will be fined up to $67 for standing or crowding aisles before their row is called, in light of growing safety concerns and disrespect for fellow travellers

AAH severs ties with Turkey's Celebi for Mumbai, Ahmedabad airports

Adani Airport Holdings on Thursday said it has terminated the ground handling concession agreements with Turkish firm Celebi for the Mumbai and Ahmedabad airports. It also said that Celebi has been directed to immediately hand over to the company all ground handling facilities to ensure uninterrupted operations. The decision to terminate these concession agreements was taken after the Union government revoked the security clearance of the Turkish aviation firm. It said Adani Airport Holding owns and operates the Mumbai and Ahmedabad airports, as well as the Mangalore, Guwahati, Jaipur, Lucknow, and Thiruvananthapuram airports. "Following the government of India's decision to revoke Celebi's security clearance, we have terminated the ground handling concession agreements with Celebi at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) and Ahmedabad's Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (SVPIA). "Accordingly, Celebi has been directed to immediately hand o

India reopens 32 airports after military de-escalation with Pakistan

Airports in major cities, such as Ambala, Amritsar, Bhuj, Bikaner, Chandigarh, Hindon, Jaisalmer, Jammu, Jamnagar, Jodhpur, Leh and Ludhiana, were shut since May 7

DGCA says 32 airports shut for civilian flight operations till May 15

Srinagar and Amritsar are among the 32 airports across the northern and western parts of the country that have been closed for civilian flight operations till May 15, according to aviation regulator DGCA. The decision came in view of the India-Pakistan military standoff. The Airports Authority of India (AAI) and relevant aviation authorities have issued a series of Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs), announcing the temporary closure of 32 airports across northern and western India for all civilian flight operations. The closure will be effective from "May 9 to May 14 (which corresponds to 05:29 IST on May 15), due to operational reasons," DGCA said in a release. The airports include Adhampur, Ambala, Amritsar, Awantipur, Bathinda, Bhuj, Bikaner, Chandigarh, Halwara, Hindon and Jammu. Other airports in the list are Jaisalmer, Jamnagar, Jodhpur, Kandla, Kangra (Gaggal), Keshod, Kishangarh, Kullu Manali (Bhuntar) and Leh. According to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, Ludhiana, Mun

Mumbai airport's Terminal 1 can be demolished in a phased manner: AAI

MIAL wants to demolish entire Terminal 1 in one go

Govt looks to increase RRTS lines, but funding, viability questions remain

Even though the cost savings in time-value metrics are significant, the RRTS routes are yet to find a viable public-private financing model

Delhi at 32nd in global airport rankings; Mumbai, Bengaluru also in list

No Indian airport has been named among the top 20 airports in the world, though their rankings have improved noticeably this time

AAI plans to invest Rs 1,625 crore to expand Ayodhya airport capacity

Move aimed to increase its passenger handling capacity to 6 million passengers per annum