civil aviation

Noida/Lucknow, March 27 The first phase of the Noida International Airport at Jewar, costing Rs 11,282 crore, is set to be inaugurated on Saturday by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This is part of a larger project estimated at Rs 29,560 crore, aiming to position Jewar as a major aviation hub for...

Mumbai/New Delhi, March 27 The DGCA, the aviation regulator, issued guidelines for aircraft operators flying VVIPs, including chief ministers, central ministers, and governors, on Friday.The guidelines, applicable for non-scheduled aircraft and helicopter operators carrying VVIPs, also come...

New Delhi, March 27 The much-awaited Noida International Airport (NIA) is set to be inaugurated on Saturday by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the second major airport in the national capital region that will boost the country's efforts to become a global aviation hub.Among the largest...

March 27, New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to inaugurate the Noida International Airport, a project expected to significantly boost connectivity and economic growth in the region. Ahead of the inauguration, Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu highlighted how the...

Mumbai, March 27 The pilots' group, ALPA India, on Friday urged the Ministry of Civil Aviation and the regulator, DGCA, to suspend flight operations into high-risk conflict zones until a centralized risk assessment is carried out amidst the escalating West Asia crisis.Highlighting the need for...

Srinagar, March 27 Flight operations at Srinagar International Airport will be restricted between April and July for carrying out runway works, the Airport Authority of India (AAI) said on Friday.According to a NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) issued by the Indian Air Force, runway works commencing in...

Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu virtually inaugurated the Alliance Air flight connecting Pithoragarh and Dehradun today. In a social media post, Mr. Naidu stated that aerial connectivity is of immense importance for hill states like Uttarakhand, as it significantly reduces travel time...

Kolkata, March 26 – After remaining airborne for over an hour due to adverse weather conditions and being denied landing permission at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata, the chartered flight carrying West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee finally landed safely at...

New Delhi, March 26 The Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is working to make it easier for airlines to do business, in order to help them grow and thrive, as well as taking steps to protect passenger rights, its chief Faiz Ahmed Kidwai said on Thursday.Airlines are facing significant...

March 26, New Delhi: The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the launch and implementation of the Regional Connectivity Scheme—UDAN 2.0 for a period of ten years, from fiscal year 2026-27 to 2035-36, with a total budget of ₹28,840 crore.The UDAN scheme aims to improve regional connectivity by...

New Delhi, March 23 The financial implications of the West Asia conflict on flight operations are evolving, and appropriate measures are being taken in consultation with airlines and other stakeholders, the civil aviation ministry said on Monday.The escalating conflict involving the US...

New Delhi, March 23 The government said on Monday that there were 23 accidents involving scheduled, non-scheduled fixed-wing operators and helicopter operators in the last five years.The figures were provided as part of a written reply by Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol to...

New Delhi, March 23 According to the government, as many as 11 airlines have exited the market in the last 10 years due to financial stress, lack of aircraft, and other internal issues.Minister of State for Civil Aviation, Murlidhar Mohol, told the Rajya Sabha on Monday that the aviation...

Civil Aviation Minister K. Ram Mohan Naidu stated that Andhra Pradesh is steadily establishing itself as a global destination by transforming its regional disadvantages into strengths, particularly in Northern Andhra.He was speaking at the CII Swarna Andhra Pradesh Conference held in...

Lahore, March 20 Pakistan Airport Traffic Control has prevented around 30 passenger aircraft from entering the Iranian war zone over the last two days, thus averting a major disaster, an official said on Friday."Due to severe weather conditions, some 30 Pakistani passenger aircraft were on the...

March 20, New Delhi — India's aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, has issued a crucial safety directive for airlines amid escalating tensions in the Gulf region.Citing heightened risks due to the ongoing conflict, the DGCA has asked carriers to avoid multiple...

Indore, March 19 Civil Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu will inaugurate the renovated terminal building of Indore's Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport on March 24 via video conference, officials said on Thursday.With the commissioning of the additional terminal building, the annual passenger...

Bengaluru, March 19 – Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar stated on Thursday that legal counsel had confirmed there were no legal obstacles to increasing the height of the Alamatti Dam, and that he would convene a meeting of all political parties in the state to make a decision.Andhra...

New Delhi, March 19 An Akasa Air aircraft en route from Phuket to Bengaluru experienced a lightning strike on Wednesday amid adverse weather conditions and later landed safely in Chennai.The flight, operated by a Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, landed safely in Chennai. The aircraft has been grounded...

Islamabad, March 18 Pakistan extended the airspace ban for Indian aircraft for another month on Wednesday.The Pakistan Airport Authority (PAA) made the decision through a new Notice to Airmen (NOTAM). The notice was issued days before the previous one was set to expire on March 23.PAA said...