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New Delhi, March 27 A day before its inauguration, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the Noida International Airport will boost commerce and connectivity, and ease congestion at the IGI Airport in Delhi.The prime minister said that the Noida airport is among the key greenfield...

The Indian Air Force's elite Surya Kiran aerobatic team will be conducting a two-day air show over Sukhna Lake in Chandigarh, starting tomorrow. Preparations for this exciting event are in full swing, with Chandigarh Deputy Commissioner Nishant Kumar Yadav chairing a comprehensive review meeting...

New Delhi, March 26 Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the newly constructed Noida International Airport on Saturday, which is envisioned as a major international gateway for the National Capital Region.The Noida airport has been developed as the second international airport for the...

Today, the Union Cabinet approved the launch and implementation of the Regional Connectivity Scheme – Modified UDAN, for a period of ten years from 2026-27 to 2035-36, with a total budget of 28,840 crore rupees. Speaking to the media after the Cabinet meeting in New Delhi, Information and...

New Delhi, March 25 The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the revised regional air connectivity scheme, UDAN, for a ten-year period until 2035-36, with an outlay of ₹28,840 crore.The government will provide budgetary support for the revised scheme.Briefing media persons after the Cabinet...

March 25, New Delhi – The death toll from a Colombian military plane crash shortly after takeoff in the country’s southern region has risen to at least 69.According to the nation’s armed forces, the aircraft was carrying 126 people, along with ammunition, revising earlier passenger figures...

March 24, New Delhi – Indian airlines are continuing to adjust their operations to maintain connectivity with West Asia as the evolving geopolitical situation in the Gulf affects aviation networks and passenger movement.Air India and Air India Express will operate a total of 24 scheduled and...

New Delhi, March 23 India's largest airline, IndiGo, announced on Monday the appointment of former Air India Express Managing Director Aloke Singh as its Chief Strategy Officer.The appointment comes less than two weeks after the sudden resignation of IndiGo's CEO, Pieter Elbers."Singh will...

Bengaluru, March 20 Karnataka Infrastructure Minister M B Patil on Friday said that the government has floated a tender to prepare a detailed feasibility and strategy report for a proposed second international airport near Bengaluru.He said officials of the Airports Authority of India (AAI)...

March 20, New Delhi – Sri Lanka’s President Anura Kumara Dissanayake told Parliament that the country has maintained a neutral stance in responding to recent requests from Iran and the United States, rejecting allegations of bias.Speaking a day after meeting US envoy Sergio Gor, President...

March 18, New Delhi – The Centre has taken action against airlines' extra charges, making seat selection fairer and more transparent.Announcing these measures, Civil Aviation Minister K. Rammohan Naidu said that at least 60% of seats on any flight must be allocated free of charge. Until now...

March 18, New Delhi – An Iranian projectile struck near the Australian Al Minhad Air Base in the United Arab Emirates this morning.Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirmed that all Australian defence personnel are safe.He added that minor damage occurred to a housing block and a medical...

March 17, New Delhi – Indian airlines are continuing to adjust their operations to maintain connectivity with West Asia as the evolving geopolitical situation in the Gulf affects aviation networks and passenger movement.Air India and Air India Express will together operate 44 scheduled and...

Mumbai, March 17 The pilots' association, ALPA India, on Tuesday urged its members to ensure that airline operators conduct "appropriate operational risk assessments" before planning flights in or near conflict-affected areas.The Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) India, in an advisory to all...

Mumbai, March 17 – Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Rohit Pawar criticised Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu on Tuesday for his response to the plane crash in which former Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar died.In a post on X, Rohit Pawar wrote, “Well...

March 16, New Delhi — Flights to and from Dubai International Airport are gradually resuming after a temporary suspension due to safety concerns. Passengers are advised to check with their airlines for the latest flight updates.The Dubai Media Office wrote on X:"Flights to and from DXB are...

New Delhi, March 15 The SAF Association (SAFA), an industry body, called on Sunday for the use of Used Cooking Oil (UCO) in the production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel.SAFA, a leading industry platform dedicated to accelerating the production and deployment of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)...

Washington, March 14 – A strong chemical odor at a key air traffic control facility in Virginia forced authorities to halt flights at several Washington-area airports, disrupting air travel across the region.The disruption affected Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Washington Dulles...

Bengaluru, March 12 Star Air announced on Thursday that it will enhance connectivity to cities such as Kolhapur and Belagavi, further integrating them with its growing network."The airline's decision to focus growth here is based on Kolhapur's dynamic business environment, its rich...

Hamirpur (HP), March 12 The Indian Air Force's Surya Kiran aerobatic team will hold an air show in Sujanpur Tira, Hamirpur district, on March 25 and 26, officials said on Thursday.The Chaugan Ground and the Sainik School in Sujanpur Tira were selected as the venues for the show.Group Captain...