September 4th, 2022 3:31 PM 0 COMMENTS

Airport Updates: Food Courts at Raipur and Calicut Airport, Artisan Craft Store at Jaipur Airport and More

[caption id="attachment_57512" align="alignnone" width="1200"] Source: AAI Official Twitter[/caption] We are back again with our new edition of Airport updates. Through this story, we try to cover various infra enhancements, facilities and services being made available at Airports to passengers. Get ready to read a lot about food courts and shopping facilities in this story. 1. Inauguration of Food Court at Raipur Airport A new food court, 'Goldbyte', was inaugurated recently at... 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 31st, 2022 7:09 PM 0 COMMENTS

Alliance Air Announces Recommencing of Services on the Delhi Shimla Route

Earlier in February, Alliance Air and ATR signed an agreement to acquire two ATR 42-600 via lessor TrueNoord. The aircraft will help Alliance Air serve the challenging airfields in the Himalayas. On the eve of 15th August, the airline announced deploying an ATR 42-600 on the Delhi Kullu via Chandigarh route. Now, on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, the airline has announced the recommencing of services on the Delhi -... Read More

August 30th, 2022 5:01 PM 0 COMMENTS

Airport Updates: Chandigarh Airport Shuttle Service, Online Booking Portal for Sleeping Pods

[caption id="attachment_56692" align="alignnone" width="1200"] Source: AAI Official Twitter[/caption] We have discussed the importance of service facilities and infrastructure developments at the Airports in our previous stories. As part of the same, we are trying to cover them when there is a significant development with any airport. Here are a few updates for you to know: 1. Online Booking Portal Launched for Sleeping Pods Remember sleepzo, the sleeping pods facility that... 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 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 10th, 2022 11:35 PM 0 COMMENTS

Azerbaijan Airlines Commences Direct Flights From Baku to New Delhi

Azerbaijan Airlines, also known as AZAL, is the flag carrier and largest airline in Azerbaijan. In July 2022, AZAL announced the start of ticket sales for flights to New Delhi from Heydar Aliyev International Airport. The first direct flight from Baku to New Delhi commenced on Tuesday, i.e. on 9 August 2022. The start of a direct flight from Azerbaijan to India adds another beautiful feather to the cap of... Read More

August 8th, 2022 12:37 PM 0 COMMENTS

Air India to Fly Daily Direct Between Delhi and Vancouver, Starting 31 August 2022

Air India, fondly called The Maharajah of Skies, is all set to ramp up its flights to Canada. Starting 31 August 2022, passengers looking forward to flying between Delhi and Vancouver, Canada have a reason to fly with Air India. Air India to fly daily direct between Delhi, Indira Gandhi International Airport, DEL, India and Vancouver, Vancouver International Airport, YVR, Canada. We believe this daily flight will enhance connectivity between... 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

IndiGo Starts Direct Service on the Delhi-Mangaluru Sector

The seashore city of Mangaluru will now be able to go directly to the capital of the country thanks to IndiGo's launch of service on the Delhi-Mangaluru sector. In accordance with a press statement from this city's Mangaluru International Airport (MIA), 77 passengers landed at the airport while 140 passengers took the first aircraft in the sector directly to Delhi. The flight would operate on Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.... Read More

A SpiceJet Aircraft Returns to Delhi After Smoke Emerges Out

The cabin crew and passengers on a Spicejet flight from Delhi to Jabalpur had to turn around and return to Delhi when they saw smoke coming from the plane. The incident took place at a height of 5,000 feet. According to the report, the aircraft made a safe return to the airport, where the passengers got off the aircraft without injuries. ANI posted a video of the incident; it shows... Read More

June 29th, 2022 3:58 PM 0 COMMENTS

Delhi Emerges as Leading Asian Hub for Private Aviation in 2021

In 2021, the national capital has overtaken other Asian cities as the primary centre for private aviation, according to research by consulting company Knight Frank. The New Delhi-Dubai route emerged as the most popular in Asia among the 2,267 itineraries matched with New Delhi airport by charter flight operators in 2021, while the New Delhi-Jaipur route saw the greatest growth in the area, as per the study. “Business aviation activity... Read More

June 26th, 2022 10:18 PM 0 COMMENTS

A SpiceJet Aircraft Aborts Take Off From Patna Airport Due to Technical Glitches

On June 25, a SpiceJet aircraft with a destination of Guwahati had to abort takeoff from Patna's Jay Prakash Narayan international airport because of some technical difficulties. This was after numerous instances of aircraft making emergency landings. Former Bihar MLA Bunty Chaudhary, who was a passenger on the flight, posted a video to social media. "The flight was on the runway and about to take-off when the pilots detected the... Read More

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