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Developer Selection for Nellore Airport Expected Soon
The Andhra Pradesh government is expected to soon select a private developer for the long-awaited greenfield airport project at Dagadarthi in Nellore district. The project, being developed under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, has entered a crucial stage with bids invited for the development, operation and maintenance of the airport.…
Read More »US Officials Meet Boeing, Lockheed Martin and GE Aerospace Executives in India
Senior officials from the US State Department held discussions with executives from major American aerospace and defence companies, including Boeing, Lockheed Martin and GE Aerospace, during a visit to India aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation in aviation, defence and advanced manufacturing. According to The Economic Times, the meetings focused on…
Read More »Airport Infrastructure Push Expands Beyond Metros Across Indian States
India’s airport infrastructure expansion is gathering momentum, with projects in different states reflecting diverse approaches to improving connectivity and stimulating economic activity. Recent developments in Maharashtra, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh underline how aviation is emerging as a critical component of regional development strategies. In Maharashtra, Nagpur’s Dr…
Read More »Five IAF Personnel Killed in AN-32 Crash During Landing at Assam’s Jorhat Airbase
Jorhat (Assam): Five Indian Air Force personnel were killed and another injured after an AN-32 transport aircraft crashed while attempting to land at the Jorhat Air Force Station in Assam on Saturday morning. According to the Indian Air Force, the aircraft met with the accident during a routine sortie at…
Read More »Noida International Airport Set to Redefine NCR’s Aviation and Economic Landscape
Noida: As commercial operations at the Noida International Airport prepare to take off, industry stakeholders and policymakers are increasingly viewing the greenfield project as a catalyst for economic transformation in western Uttar Pradesh and the wider National Capital Region (NCR). The airport, located in Jewar in Gautam Buddha Nagar district,…
Read More »Air India May Scale Back Expansion as Tata Group Pushes to Stem Mounting Losses
New Delhi: Air India is considering a significant slowdown in its ambitious expansion plans as parent Tata Group seeks to rein in mounting financial losses and stabilize the airline’s operations, according to multiple media reports. The move marks a sharp shift in strategy for the airline, which has pursued aggressive…
Read More »India’s Aviation Sector Soars on Rising Demand and Expanding Infrastructure
New Delhi: India’s civil aviation sector is undergoing a period of unprecedented growth, driven by rising passenger demand, massive investments in airport infrastructure, and government initiatives aimed at improving regional connectivity. The country’s emergence as the world’s third-largest domestic aviation market reflects a broader transformation in the way Indians travel.…
Read More »A year after Ahmedabad crash, safety still shapes how India flies: 3 in 10 travellers check aircraft type before booking, finds LocalCircles survey
New Delhi: One year ago today, Air India flight AI171, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner bound for London Gatwick, crashed moments after take-off from Ahmedabad, killing 241 of the 242 people on board and 19 on the ground – India’s deadliest aviation disaster in decades. A year on, with the Aircraft…
Read More »Families, aviation community pay tribute to AI-171 crew in Mumbai
Mumbai Family members, friends and colleagues gathered in Mumbai on Friday to remember the 12 crew members who lost their lives in the AI-171 Air India crash, as the city marked one year since one of India’s deadliest aviation tragedies. The prayer meeting, held in Mumbai’s Bandra area, brought together…
Read More »AI171 crash: One year on, families still await answers as final report is delayed
One year after an Air India passenger jet crashed shortly after take-off from Ahmedabad, killing over 260 people, families of the victims are still waiting for answers about what caused one of the world’s deadliest aviation disasters in recent years. Flight AI171, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner bound for London Gatwick,…
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Heavy Winds, Rain Disrupt Flight Operations at Chennai Airport
Sudden rain accompanied by strong winds disrupted flight operations at Chennai International Airport on …
