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Delhi airport likely to reopen runway RW 10/28 from September 16

Delhi airport operator DIAL is likely to reopen runway RW 10/28 for operations from September 16 after completion of the upgradation works, according to a source. The upgradation works of the runway were postponed in May due to congestion issues. Later, the runway was shut from June 15 for three months. The Instrument Landing System (ILS) on the runway is being upgraded to make the runway CAT III compliant, which will allow flight operations at low visibility conditions during foggy conditions. The source on Monday said the runway RW 10/28 is likely to be reopened for operations from September 16. The Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA), the country's largest and busiest airport, handles around 1,450 flight movements daily. It has four runways -- RW 09/27, RW 11R/29L, RW 11L/29R and RW 10/28 -- and two operational terminals -- T1 and T3. T2 is currently closed for maintenance works. The airport is operated by Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL).

AI Express Delhi-Indore flight lands safely after mid-air engine fault

A Delhi-Indore Air India Express flight having 161 passengers on board on Friday suffered a mid-air engine fault, with the pilot making a 'PAN-PAN' call to indicate non-life-threatening emergency, but the aircraft landed safely at the airport here with a delay of 20 minutes, an official said. The aircraft landed at the Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport in Indore and everyone on board was safe, he said. "After receiving information about a technical fault in one of the engines of the Air India Express plane coming from Delhi to Indore, we took all precautions and the aircraft landed at Indore airport at 9.55 am. As per the schedule, it was supposed to land at the Indore airport at 9.35 am," Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport Director Vipinkant Seth told PTI. The crew of this plane with flight number IX 1028 and all 161 passengers on board are completely safe, he said. Seth said that the pilot of the plane sent a 'PAN-PAN' signal to the Air Traffic Control (ATC) after which fire and medical .

Delhi airport handles 1.34 mn int'l transit passengers in FY25: DIAL

DIAL on Monday said Delhi airport has become a preferred transit hub, with 1.34 million international passengers transiting through the airport in the last financial year. The Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) in the national capital is the country's largest airport, operated by GMR Group-led Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL). Citing data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), DIAL, in a statement, said International-to-International (I to-I) transfers increased by 244 per cent, from 3,88,000 in FY 2023 to 1.34 million in FY 2025. The airport provides connectivity to around 150 destinations worldwide. IATA is a global grouping of about 350 airlines. "Aligned with the Government of India's strategic vision to position Delhi as a leading international transit gateway, we have been continuously working to build a hub that connects continents," DIAL CEO Videh Kumar Jaipuriar said.

Delhi Airport issues passenger advisory as IMD warns of inclement weather

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for most of the zones, including Central, East, South and New Delhi

BS Infra Summit: India's airports gain capacity but bottlenecks loom

India's airports now have capacity ahead of demand, with $11 bn investment, dual-airport hubs in Delhi & Mumbai, but concerns remain on airspace, parking bays and staffing gaps

Flight operations to Leh affected due to bad weather: Delhi Airport

Due to bad conditions in Leh, flight operations to the destination have been affected, said Delhi Airport said in the passenger advisory

BS Infra Summit: CEOs flag key steps for India's airport hub ambitions

At the BS Infrastructure Summit, CEOs of Delhi and Noida airports said India's hub ambitions require smoother transfers, stronger bilateral agreements and collaborative industry efforts

Can Indian airports join global hub league? Experts weigh in at BS Summit

Experts at the Business Standard Infra Summit said Indian airports are moving closer to global hub status, with Delhi nearing the threshold and Noida focusing on new technology

Delhi airport capacity soars past 100 million, joining elite global club

The Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL)-run hub entered the list in May last year and closed 2024 at 109 million passenger-handling capacity, following the full operationalisation of Terminal 1

Goa police nab mastermind of ₹1 crore digital arrest scam at Delhi airport

The Goa Cyber Crime Police have arrested the alleged mastermind behind a Rs 1 crore "digital arrest" scam, upon his arrival at Delhi airport from Singapore, an officer said on Sunday. He was taken into custody on August 15 and remanded to five days of police custody, according to Superintendent of Police (Cyber Crime) Rahul Gupta. The accused Anil Tripathi, a resident of Marina Bay Financial Centre in Singapore, is the seventh person arrested in connection with the case registered in December 2024 at Marna, Siolim (North Goa), said Gupta. The scam involved a fraudster impersonating a Delhi Crime Branch officer on WhatsApp and coercing a woman into believing she was involved in a police case. The accused allegedly sent forged Supreme Court documents and forced the victim to transfer Rs 1 crore through multiple transactions into three different bank accounts, police said. "Tripathi was tracked through technical and financial analysis, as well as the interrogation of previously arres

Delhi airport to bar non-scheduled flights during select hours on Aug 15

Non-scheduled flights will not be permitted to land at or take off from the Delhi airport during specified hours on August 15. An official on Wednesday said the restrictions will be in place from 6 am to 10 am and from 4 pm to 7 pm on Independence Day. The curbs will be applicable for non-scheduled flights of scheduled airlines as well as chartered flights. There will be no impact on scheduled flight operations, the official added. A NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) has been issued by the Aeronautical Information Services (AIS) that comes under the Airports Authority of India (AAI). Generally, NOTAM is a notice containing information that is essential for personnel involved in flight operations. While no landing or take-off will be permitted for non-scheduled flights during the specified periods, there will be no impact of the NOTAM on scheduled flights as well as the aircraft operated by IAF, BSF and Army aviation helicopters. Also, state-owned aircraft and helicopters flying the Gover

Air India to halt Delhi-Washington direct flights from Sept 1: Here's why

Air India to stop Delhi-Washington direct flights from September 1 due to Boeing 787 retrofits and Pakistani airspace closure, with one-stop connections still available

Air India's Dreamliner aborts takeoff at IGI airport due to technical issue

Air India's Dreamliner Boeing 787-9, which was to fly to London, aborted takeoff at the Delhi airport due to a technical issue on Thursday. "Flight AI2017, operating from Delhi to London on July 31, returned to the bay due to a suspected technical issue. The cockpit crew decided to discontinue the takeoff run following standard operating procedures and brought the aircraft back for precautionary checks," an airline spokesperson said in a statement to PTI. According to a source, the flight was to be operated with a Boeing 787-9 plane. "An alternative aircraft is being deployed to fly the passengers to London at the earliest. Our ground staff is extending all support and care to the guests to minimise inconvenience caused due to this unexpected delay," the statement said. Details about the number of passengers onboard could not be immediately ascertained. In recent weeks, there have been various issues involving Air India planes, and the airline has also come under the regulatory ..

Establishments near Delhi airport asked to ready disaster-management plans

Establishments, including hotels, in the Aerocity area around the IGI airport here have been instructed by the DDMA to prepare disaster-management plans to handle emergency situations, officials said on Wednesday. In the aftermath of an armed conflict between India and Pakistan following the killing of 26 people, mostly tourists, in Pahalgam, the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) held a meeting to strengthen disaster preparedness and response protocols, focussing on the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport and the Aerocity area, they said. The preparation of a disaster-management plan and preventive measures to handle any kind of disaster were discussed at the meeting. The strategic significance of the Aerocity area located near the airport was highlighted, with high-risk scenarios like natural disasters, accidents or terrorist activities, the officials said. It was noted at the meeting that most of the establishments in the Aerocity area do not comply with ...

AI Express Delhi-Mumbai flight aborts takeoff due to technical snag

A Mumbai-bound Air India Express plane, with around 160 passengers onboard, aborted takeoff due to a technical snag at the Delhi airport on Wednesday evening, according to a source. An Air India Express spokesperson said the crew of one of our flights from Delhi elected to reject takeoff prioritising safety following a minor technical issue. The source said that the pilot decided to abort takeoff as there was a glitch with the screens displaying the speed parameters in the cockpit. The spokesperson said that passengers were deboarded and accommodated in an alternative aircraft, which has departed for Mumbai. "We regret the inconvenience while reiterating that safety remains paramount in all our operations," the spokesperson said in a statement.

Two SpiceJet flyers try to storm cockpit, offloaded at Delhi airport

Two unruly passengers were offloaded from a SpiceJet flight at the Delhi airport on Monday after they attempted to forcefully enter the cockpit when the aircraft was taxiing. SpiceJet said the aircraft, which was to fly to Mumbai, returned to the bay and the two passengers were offloaded and later handed over to the CISF. "On July 14, 2025, two unruly passengers were offloaded from SpiceJet flight SG 9282 operating from Delhi to Mumbai. "The two attempted to forcefully approach the cockpit and caused a disruption while the aircraft was taxiing," the airline said in a statement. According to SpiceJet, despite repeated requests by the cabin crew, fellow passengers, and the captain, the two passengers refused to return to their seats. The flight SG 9282, originally scheduled to depart at 12:30 pm, departed at 7:21 pm, as per information available on flight tracking website Flightradar24.com.

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 High Court rejects Celebi's plea against revoked security permit

Delhi High Court upholds government's revocation of Celebi's security clearance, citing espionage concerns and the risk of dual-use logistics amid geopolitical tensions

Hoax bomb threat at Delhi Airport's Terminal 3 triggers emergency response

Authorities launched an emergency search at IGI Terminal 3 after a bomb threat note was discovered on board a flight; no explosives were found and the scare was ruled false

16 Air India flights diverted as Iran shuts airspace after Israel strike

Air India's Mumbai-London flight returned after three hours in air as Iran shut its skies following an Israeli strike near Tehran that killed a top commander