Veer Savarkar Airport On July 18, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the New Integrated Terminal Building of Veer Savarkar International Airport, Port Blair, through video conferencing, as announced by his office on Monday. Highlighting the government’s emphasis on enhancing connectivity infrastructure, the Prime Minister’s Office expressed that the newly established facility will significantly contribute

Looks like the World Cup frenzy has already got India in its firm grip – and the India-Pakistan match is at the center of it all. All roads, and air routes, lead to the Motera stadium in Ahmedabad, which is set to host the most-awaited match between India and Pakistan on October 15. And this

Commercial flights between Chennai, India, and Jaffna, Sri Lanka, have received a significant boost with the introduction of daily flight services by Alliance Air. This increase in frequency from the previous four-times-a-week service is expected to enhance travel and trade between the two countries. The announcement to expand flight operations between Chennai and Jaffna was

In a momentous achievement for India’s aviation sector, Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) has become the first airport in the country to have four operational runways. The new milestone was unveiled today with the inauguration of the fourth runway by Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia. The Delhi airport, which is also the largest airport

In a bid to enhance convenience and streamline operations, the Mangaluru International Airport (MIA) has recently introduced an advanced Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) system. This cutting-edge technology enables seamless entry and exit of vehicles to and from the airport, significantly improving the overall travel experience for passengers. The implementation of the ANPR system aligns

In a remarkable turn of events, India’s air passenger traffic witnessed a substantial surge of almost 19% in the month of June. According to the data released by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Indian airlines carried a staggering 1.24 crore domestic passengers during the month, reflecting the growing confidence of travelers in air

The Delhi High Court issued a directive to cash-strapped Go First airline on Wednesday, instructing them to conduct aircraft maintenance for the planes leased to them. The court also granted permission to the lessors to periodically inspect the aircraft. The division bench, comprising Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Sanjeev Narula, noted that the

SpiceJet, one of India's leading budget airlines, is currently under increased scrutiny as the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has ordered enhanced surveillance on the carrier. This development comes at a time when SpiceJet is facing multiple financial challenges, although the airline has refuted any claims regarding the heightened surveillance.

Go First, a cash-strapped airline that suspended operations on May 3, is now under scrutiny as the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) analyzes a special audit report. The airline, which has been in operation for over 17 years, is currently undergoing an insolvency resolution process. According to a senior DGCA official, the watchdog is

To make security checks quicker and error-free at India’s busiest airports, the Airport Authority of India (AAI) is implementing a plan to deploy full-body scanners that will significantly reduce passenger frisking time. According to a senior AAI official, the introduction of millimeter-wave technology-based full-body scanners will cut down the average frisking time from 30 seconds