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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

GMR expects passenger traffic to rise to 50 mn at Hyderabad airport by FY31

The GMR Group, which operates the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport here, is expecting a rise in passenger traffic to 50 million annually by FY 31, up from the current 29 million in FY 25. Pradeep Panicker, Chief Executive Officer of GHIAL said the firm is in the process of investing Rs 370 crore for the expansion of existing cargo terminal, besides setting up a new one to take the capacity close to 4.0 lakh tons annually. We are the fastest growing metro airports in the country. We did 25 million (passengers) in 2024 (ended March). This year, March ended 25, we should close at 29 million. As per the projections we have done, we could be hitting close to 50 million by 2031, Panicker told PTI. The airport already created the necessary infrastructure in a phased manner to handle 40 million passengers. The aerodrome was built in 2008 with a capacity of 12 million. Last calendar year the airport added close to 3.6 million passengers over the previous calendar year, a rare feat which

Govt tackles fog delays: Staffed airport counters, better communication

The Ministry of Civil Aviation has implemented new measures to tackle fog season challenges for travellers

Indian aviation set to soar in 2025 with more planes, flights, and airports

The trails of mega-mergers, tailwinds of expanding fleets, flights and airports will dot the fast-growing Indian aviation firmament in 2025, though the dark clouds of supply chain woes will persist longer. Also, new airline takeoffs, the future trajectory of revised norms to tackle pilot fatigue and efforts to reduce carbon emissions will be on the radar. And in 2024, two airlines flew into the sunset, one airline is on a liquidation taxiway, aircraft orders climbed, single-day domestic air passenger traffic soared past record 5 lakh at least twice, and airfare movements continued to raise concerns. Not to leave out 999 hoax bomb calls received by airlines till November 14 this year. The aviation sector had its share of accidents in the form of a few trainer aircraft crashes and a roof collapse incident at Terminal 1 of the Delhi airport that killed one person. For the "fascinating" Indian market, where the domestic air traffic is projected to jump to 164-170 million this fiscal ..

Delhi airport connects to 150 destinations, becomes country's first

On Sunday, Thai AirAsia X launched direct flights between Delhi and Bangkok-Don Mueang (DMK), marking the 150th destination connected to Delhi airport, according to a release

Cumulative capex of airports to grow 12% at Rs 60,000 cr in 3 yrs: Report

The cumulative capex (capital expenditure) of Indian airports is expected to grow 12 per cent at Rs 60,000 crore in the three years through FY27 from Rs 53,000 crore during 2022-2024, to add required infrastructure for about 65 million passengers per annum, ratings agency CRISIL said on Thursday. CRISIL said 70 per cent of this capex is expected to be funded through debt. The ratings agency said its projections are based on a study of 11 private airports in the country that account for 60 per cent of the total passenger traffic in FY24. In addition to the expected growth in passenger traffic, increase in tariffs and spending within the airport ecosystem will lift revenue of private Indian airports at an average growth rate of 17 per cent between FY25 and FY27, it said. That, coupled with improved funding access and a predictable regulatory regime, will support the strong credit profiles of private airports. "The number of passengers at Indian airports is expected to clock a compou

CISF sets up 'quality control' unit to enhance civil aviation security

CISF has set up a quality control unit to "enhance" the "operational efficiency" of its aviation security wing that provides a counter-terrorist cover to 68 civil airports of the country. An spokesperson for the paramilitary force said on Saturday that the Internal Quality Control Unit (IQCU) will play a "crucial" role in establishing "world-class" security procedures and technology for the airports that are used by lakhs of domestic and international passengers every day. The initiative is in compliance with the National Civil Aviation Security Quality Control Programme (NCASQCP) of 2024 issued by the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) and the Aircraft (Security) Rules of 2023, he said. The BCAS, under the civil aviation ministry, frames security policies for the Indian civil aviation sector. The new unit will bring about uniformity in civil aviation security procedures and training, recommend new technology available world over, allow internal audits of CISF security units

Govt aims to develop 50 more airports in 5 years: Civil aviation minister

Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu on Thursday said the government aims to set up 50 more airports in the next five years and pitched for further developing the country's airport ecosystem that will also help in boosting job creation. In the last 10 years, the number of airports has doubled to 157. Naidu said that 50 more airports are expected to be developed in the next five years and 200 more in the next 20 years. The minister was speaking after inaugurating the Airbus India and South Asia Headquarters - Training Centre in the national capital. He also stressed the need to further develop the airport ecosystem that will help boost job creation and commercial activities. Civil Aviation Secretary Vumlunmang Vualnam said the air passenger traffic in the country is expected to double in the next five years from 220 million, which was achieved last year.

UDAN scheme helps improve passenger footfall here: Mysore airport director

Anoop JR, Airport Director said that the state government is coordinating the land acquisition process for the expansion of the airport, after acquiring land, the runway expansion work will be started

Adani group seeks $1 bn funding from sovereign fund for airport expansion

Adani Enterprises launched a qualified institutional placement (QIP) aiming to raise up to Rs 4,200 crore ($500 million), lower than planned due to market fluctuations

Digi Yatra to be made available in regional, int'l languages: Official

Digi Yatra, which seeks to provide seamless movement at airport check points, will be made available in regional and international languages, according to a senior official. The facility is now available at 24 airports and is expected to be rolled out at 4-5 more airports in the coming months. Digi Yatra Foundation CEO Suresh Khadakbhavi on Tuesday said a pilot project is likely by June next year for connecting two countries with Digi Yatra. Under the pilot project, foreign citizens will be able to use Digi Yatra. Speaking at the CAPA India Digital Aviation Summit in the national capital, Khadakbhavi said a campaign will be started to sensitise passengers about the facility. While Digi Yatra is slowly gaining traction, concerns have been expressed in various quarters about the privacy of data of the passengers. He said Digi Yatra will be made available in regional and international languages. Based on Facial Recognition Technology (FRT), Digi Yatra provides for contactless, seam

HC directs Centre to decide representation on inefficiencies of AirSewa

The portal, designed to serve as a grievance redressal mechanism for air travellers, has reportedly become largely unresponsive

Who was Sant Tukaram, the inspiration behind Pune airport's new name?

The Maharashtra government has approved the proposal to rename Pune International Airport to 'Jagadguru Sant Tukaram Maharaj Airport' and now awaits the Centre's nod

New cruise terminal in Goa to boost tourism, local economy: Official

With a 40 per cent rise in cruise passengers in FY 2023-24, the Mormugao Port Authority (MPA) expects to grow it further with the construction of the International and Domestic Cruise Terminal in Goa by March 2025, an official said. The development of the International and Domestic Cruise Terminal and allied facilities is expected to boost tourism and local economy while fostering sustainable practices and infrastructure improvements, thereby enhancing the region's competitiveness in the global cruise market, the senior MPA official told PTI. He was speaking on the sidelines of the Maritime States Development Council meeting held in Goa on September 12 and 13. The increase in global cruise liner traffic has led to a significant rise in cruise ship arrivals at the Mormugao Port, positioning it for a substantial future growth, the official said. In the 2023-24 financial year, there was an increase in calls by cruise vessels by 15 per cent and and rise in cruise passengers by 40 per c

Adani Airports launches 'aviio' to give passengers real-time access data

Adani Airports Holdings Ltd, the Adani group firm that operates seven airports in the country, has launched 'aviio' digital platform to provide passengers real-time data on variety of airport accesses - from wait times to gate change and bags on belt. Aviio aspires to bring the aviation community together to collaborate and serve passengers better, a top official said. By enabling airport stakeholders to access real-time data, passengers can expect easier access to airport information in the form of updates related to security checks, wait times, gate change and bags on belt, among other aspects, he said. With this path-breaking initiative, AAHL, a subsidiary of Adani group's flagship Adani Enterprises Ltd, aims to serve the aviation community and set new standards for airport operations management and passenger experience. With seven operational airports in its stable, and one more expected to go live during the middle of 2025, this platform for B2B services has been conceptualise

GMR Airports buys Fraport's shares, raises stake in Delhi airport to 74%

The deal comes just over a month after heavy rainfall caused the airport's roof to collapse killing one person and shutting down a busy domestic terminal

Digi Yatra service to be available now at nine more airports. Details

Passengers at Visakhapatnam, Ranchi, Bhubaneswar, Indore, Raipur, Bagdogra, Patna, Goa (Dabolim), and Coimbatore can now benefit from the contactless boarding pass system