September 10th, 2022 3:55 PM 0 COMMENTS

Tuticorin Airport Is Getting Upgraded to Serve Passengers Better

AAI has taken up the task of upgrading Tuticorin Airport to cater the rising passenger traffic and demand for better services and connections. The up-gradation and development include the extension of the Runway for the operation of A321 type of aircraft, construction of a new apron, new terminal building, technical Block cum control tower and new fire station at cost of Rs 381 crores. Tuticorin Airport New Terminal Building: Spread... Read More

September 8th, 2022 2:57 PM 0 COMMENTS

IndiGo Upgrades Aircraft to Airbus A320 on the Delhi Gwalior Route

IndiGo, India's leading carrier, is expanding its Domestic as well as International Network. As the demand for air travel increases, so as the need to cater for the growing passenger traffic. The airline has recently announced a second daily flight between Bangalore and Belagavi and now there is an aircraft upgrade on Delhi - Gwalior route. Read to know more details. IndiGo Upgrades Aircraft on Delhi Gwalior Route: With its... Read More

September 2nd, 2022 10:04 AM 0 COMMENTS

Kanpur Airport To Be Ready With World-Class Facilities by December 2022

Kanpur is one of the popular cities of India and is the commercial capital of Uttar Pradesh and a hub for Leather, Textile and Defence production. The city is also known for historical pilgrim places and various premier institutions and attracts air travellers in large numbers. Current Connectivity: Kanpur city is served by AAI-operated Kanpur Airport (KNU) and is directly connected to four cities Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore & Gorakhpur. Growth... Read More

August 25th, 2022 8:14 PM 0 COMMENTS

Intelsat Partners With Nelco to Offer Inflight Connectivity in India’s Airspace

It was in 2020 that we shared some insights on the overview of inflight connectivity and use case scenarios in India. The business environment has changed, and so are the thoughts. With the expansion of the Domestic Air Network, Air passenger traffic is going to increase, which may give a possible case for inflight connectivity services. Although a different story, Indians will soon experience inflight connectivity services. Intelsat and Nelco... Read More

August 24th, 2022 9:22 PM 0 COMMENTS

Hubballi Airport’s First Self-Help Group Outlet Gets Inaugurated

[caption id="attachment_55431" align="alignnone" width="1200"] Source: AAI Official Twitter[/caption] Airports are altogether different spots and provide a worldly experience. Right from the Roads that connect the Airports to the Boarding Area, everything is an experience. There may be cases where we identify specific airports through their interiors. Passengers can relax, shop, dine or experience luxuries at the Airports. We may even plan a trip to experience a specific airport or click... Read More

August 24th, 2022 10:12 AM 0 COMMENTS

BCAS Approves Airports to Deploy Private Security Guards

In notable changes in airport security management, the government has given permission for deploying private security guards at the airport. It is going to happen for the first time after 2002 when private security was held accountable for the security of the airport after the Kandahar Hijack Incident, after which the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) was given the responsibility for airport security. According to the instructions given by the... Read More

August 22nd, 2022 4:22 AM 0 COMMENTS

AAI Green Initiatives: Airports in India Getting Upgraded With Solar Power Plants

A few months back, in our routine self-awareness activity, we gained a lot of insights when we explored sustainable energy sources in different countries, their climate and other challenges. Although it has nothing to do with aviation, the current story of AAI Green Initiatives is related to green and clean energy sources. Thanks to its Geography and Climate, India has that advantage in generating and utilising Solar Power. We are... Read More

August 21st, 2022 3:36 PM 0 COMMENTS

Kolhapur Airport to Get a New World-Class Terminal Building

[caption id="attachment_54856" align="alignnone" width="1200"] Source: AAI[/caption] The development of Airports and Infrastructure is a continuous affair, and the AAI takes care of the development and expansion activities based on the market dynamics, the significance of the region, and passenger demand. We must have all heard the name 'Kolhapur' at least once, especially during school days. Now, considering the tremendous passenger traffic growth at the Kolhapur airport, the Airports Authority of... Read More

August 20th, 2022 4:38 PM 0 COMMENTS

FlyBig Airlines Completes 1 Year of Services at Tezu Airport, Arunachal Pradesh

FlyBig, India's newest friendly regional airline, provides connectivity to destinations that were hitherto not accessible by air under the UDAN initiative. This regional airline focuses on connecting tier-2 cities within India. Flybig flies to areas which are worth a serene domestic travel trip. To provide air connectivity under UDAN, FlyBig airlines completed its first commercial trial flight in the Guwahati - Tezu route on 15 August 2021. With this August,... Read More

August 19th, 2022 2:22 AM 0 COMMENTS

Airports and RCS Routes Operationalized under UDAN in India

UDAN turned five with many successful milestones, and on Wednesday, we discussed how UDAN helped the growth of Air Network expansion and Airports in the country. In our story about upcoming Greenfield airports, we have discussed the 21 Greenfield airports and India's air passenger traffic projections in detail. In this story, let us look into the details of number of RCS (Regional Connectivity Scheme) routes and Airports operationalised under UDAN,... Read More

August 7th, 2022 2:30 AM 0 COMMENTS

Air India Daily Flights from Kannur to Delhi

Kannur International Airport is the second greenfield airport in Kerala and primarily caters to the travelling needs of the large NRI population in the region who travel frequently to various international destinations, the flourishing business community and tourists. The area is of immense tourist potential and attracts both domestic and international tourists. Over time, the airport adapted to cater for the needs of the growing demands of the location, and... Read More

August 6th, 2022 12:29 AM 0 COMMENTS

IATA: Strong Passenger Demand Continues in June; Recovery in Air Travel Remains Strong

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced passenger data for June 2022 showing that the recovery in air travel remains strong. IATA represents around 290 airlines comprising 83% of global air traffic. Here's an overview of what the data says. Total traffic in June 2022 (measured in revenue passenger kilometres or RPKs) was up 76.2% compared to June 2021, primarily propelled by the ongoing strong recovery in international traffic. Globally,... Read More

July 26th, 2022 4:04 PM 0 COMMENTS

Top 20 Busiest Airports of 2021 Confirmed by Airports Council International (ACI) World

Every aviation enthusiast wants to know the numbers and the scenario industry experienced during the pandemic. Airports Council International (ACI) World has published its annual World Airport Traffic Dataset, revealing the magnitude of the aviation industry’s recovery and confirming global air traffic rankings for the full year 2021. Aviation Industry's most comprehensive Dataset: The World Airport Traffic Dataset is the industry’s most comprehensive airport statistics dataset featuring airport traffic for... Read More

July 26th, 2022 1:28 AM 0 COMMENTS

AAI Has Undertaken Installation of Night Landing Facility at Kolhapur Airport

To an unstarred question in the Rajya Sabha about the Night Landing facility at Airports in the country and the status of commissioning of the night landing facility at Kolhapur Airport, the Minister of State in the Ministry of Civil Aviation (Gen. (Dr) V. K. Singh (Retd) has responded in a written reply with the necessary details. Modernisation of Airports is a Continuous Process: The response states that the up-gradation/modernisation... Read More

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