civil aviation

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...

New Delhi/Bengaluru, March 18 Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar said on Wednesday that high-rise development in Bengaluru is being severely constrained due to restrictions imposed by civil aviation authorities and defence establishments, impacting the city's growth and urban...

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...

Lucknow, March 18 Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Wednesday that a request has been sent to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to inaugurate the Noida International Airport at Jewar on March 28.Addressing an event here, Adityanath said that Uttar Pradesh has significantly expanded its air...

Jaipur, March 17: Civil flight operations at Jodhpur Airport will be completely suspended for almost a month, after the Indian Air Force issued a 'Notice to Airmen (NOTAM)' for runway resurfacing. The closure will take effect from 6:30 PM on March 29 and remain in effect until 6:30 PM on April...

March 16, New Delhi – Proceedings continued in both Houses of Parliament on Monday as the second part of the Budget Session remained in progress.In the Lok Sabha, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated that the Stand-Up India Scheme, previously extended until March 31, 2025, is being...

New Delhi, March 16 As many as 176 aircraft operated by non-scheduled and general aviation operators do not have flight data or cockpit voice recorders, the government told the Rajya Sabha on Monday.Under the regulations, aircraft with a take-off weight of less than 5,700 kilograms are...

New Delhi, March 16 Passengers who were affected by IndiGo's mass flight cancellations in early December have already been compensated with travel coupons worth Rs 163.92 crore, Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu informed the Rajya Sabha on Monday.In response to supplementary questions...

March 16, New Delhi – Dubai International Airport has temporarily suspended all flight operations after a fire broke out near the airport following a drone-related incident, amid rising tensions in West Asia.The Dubai Media Office confirmed the disruption, while local civil aviation officials...

March 16, New Delhi – Dubai authorities suspended flights at Dubai International Airport early Monday after a drone strike near the airport triggered a large fire close to fuel storage facilities.The Dubai Media Office confirmed the strike and said emergency services were immediately...

Dubai, March 16 – A fire caused by a drone crash near Dubai International Airport has been brought under control, with no injuries reported, local authorities said Monday.Flights, however, were temporarily suspended as a precaution to ensure the safety of passengers and staff.Authorities...

Chennai, March 15 – The Union government has approved renaming Tamil Nadu's Tuticorin Airport to "Thoothukudi Airport," Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu announced on Sunday.This decision comes after long-standing demands from local residents, public representatives, and...

Moscow, March 15 Russian air defense units destroyed 28 Ukrainian drones heading to attack the capital on Sunday, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin claimed here.This is the second consecutive day that Russia has claimed to have shot down 16 Ukrainian drones heading to attack Moscow.By noon on...

Madurai, (Tamil Nadu), March 14 Union Minister of Civil Aviation Ram Mohan Naidu said on Saturday that the declaration of the Madurai Airport as Madurai International Airport will transform the region into a major economic hub driven by more trade and tourism.It would also further boost air...

Moscow, March 14 Russia shot down 16 Ukrainian drones on Saturday that were heading towards Moscow, officials said.In a social media post, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said that first responders have reached the sites where the debris of the drones fell.He said that 16 Ukrainian drones were...

Pune, March 14 Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation, Murlidhar Mohol, said on Saturday that he underwent surgery on his right leg due to an injury he sustained nearly three decades ago, and that doctors had advised him to rest for a month.In a post on X, the minister, who represents the...

Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu today inaugurated Amazon Air's inaugural cargo flight from Delhi to Guwahati, enhancing air cargo connectivity for the North-East region. In a social media post, the Minister stated that this dedicated air cargo service will significantly reduce...