According to a press release from the airport, Mangaluru International Airport (MIA) saw a significant increase in passenger traffic during the 2022-23 financial year, handling a total of 1,794,054 passengers. This represents a growth of 76 percent compared to the previous fiscal year when the airport handled 1,016,559 passengers. Out of the total number of
On Wednesday, ICRA announced that the domestic aviation sector is seeing a recovery, with air passenger traffic growing around 60% annually to 13.60 crores in FY23. Despite this growth, domestic air passenger traffic is still 4% below the pre-pandemic (FY20) level of 14.15 crore, according to the credit rating agency. ICRA reported that Indian carriers
After a group of pilots went on strike for the past two days to protest against various issues, including the non-payment of allowances and the failure to restore salaries to pre-COVID levels, Alliance Air announced that flight operations have returned to normal. Around 70-80 pilots participated in the strike on Monday and Tuesday. According to
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has instructed airlines to adopt strict measures against unruly passengers and to ensure that they familiarize pilots and cabin crew with the protocols. The DGCA has taken this step after numerous instances of passengers smoking and drinking onboard, attempting to open emergency exits, and engaging in fights with
Chirinjeev Kathuria, an Indian-American entrepreneur, has announced plans to introduce air taxis and drones in India within the next four years. Kathuria’s company, Jaunt Air Mobility, will set up a manufacturing unit in India and collaborate with L&T Technology Services to develop an urban air mobility solution. Air taxis and Drones According to a report
Air India’s flight from Delhi to London returned to the national capital on Monday after the crew removed an unruly passenger. The Delhi Police detained Jaskeerat Singh, a 25-year-old man, for his disorderly conduct during the flight. Mr. Singh was traveling to London with his parents and is a resident of Kapurthala, Punjab. Air India
Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya M Scindia announced during an event on Saturday that the Centre’s flagship UDAN scheme will soon initiate a new route connecting Vellore. The scheme, which aims to improve air connectivity in Tier-II and -III cities, has already made 473 new routes operational, according to Scindia. Furthermore, Scindia highlighted the operationalization of
Several incidents of unruly behavior by passengers on flights have prompted the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to direct airlines to take strict action against such fliers. The DGCA has also advised the airlines to ensure that their pilots and cabin crew members are well-versed with the regulations pertaining to such incidents. People have
On Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Chennai International Airport’s New Integrated Terminal Building (Phase-1), which cost Rs 1,260 crore. This state-of-the-art facility is expected to enhance passenger handling and improve the overall airport experience. Notably, the NITB has been uniquely designed to exhibit the rich cultural heritage of Tamil Nadu. According to the
Visitors to the Chennai International Airport’s New Integrated terminal building, T-2, will witness a harmonious blend of the latest advanced technology and the grandeur of the ancient Tamil culture. The terminal’s inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday marks a significant milestone for the city’s infrastructure. Spread across a vast expanse of 1,36,295 square
