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UDAN flights discontinued on 50% of routes launched so farIndia's ambitious plan to boost regional air travel is struggling, with nearly half of UDAN routes now inactive. Despite significant govern...
Regional carriers demand slots, aircraft and simpler rules as India relaunches faltering connectivity schemeOf the 669 routes made operational since the Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik (UDAN) scheme started in 2017, commercial flights are currently operati...
Should India become a DIY society? The airport wheelchair debateA surge in wheelchair passengers at Indian airports, often accompanied by multiple family members, leads to priority boarding for many. Whi...
In football-mad Kolkata, one lane becomes World Cup centralKolkata's Beniatola area has transformed a humble lane into 'FIFA Gully', a vibrant testament to the city's deep-rooted football passion. G...
Airport operators tell Centre airline fee relief no longer warrantedPrivate airports are urging the civil aviation ministry to end the three-month discount on domestic flight landing and parking charges, set...
PM Modi to visit Rajasthan, Gujarat on SaturdayPrime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate India's first integrated refinery-cum-petrochemical complex in Rajasthan and a semiconduc...
Industrial park operator Ganesh Industrial to invest Rs 600 crore in NCR parksKolkata's Ganesh Industrial Complex is investing Rs 600 crore in new industrial parks across Delhi-NCR, targeting highway-adjacent location...
Private jet operators seek relaxations in FDTL, EDTO normsAviation regulator DGCA is poised to form a committee to review pilot flight duty norms for chartered flights following a request from the ...
How Jewar Airport could trigger a Gurugram-like boom in FaridabadFaridabad, once a quiet NCR real estate market, is poised for rapid transformation driven by the upcoming Noida International Airport. Impr...
Hyderabad flyers may soon have to pay airport fees for arrivals tooHyderabad airport is proposing a shift in passenger charges, reducing fees for departing flyers and introducing a new charge for arrivals. ...
Bangladesh sends mangoes to West Bengal and Tripura CMsBangladesh has extended a sweet gesture to India, dispatching 1,100 kgs of Himsagar and Amrapali mangoes to West Bengal Chief Minister Suve...
Akasa Air, SpiceJet issue travel advisories amid adverse weather in Mumbai, DharamshalaPassengers flying to or from Mumbai and Dharamshala should brace for potential flight disruptions. Akasa Air and SpiceJet have issued advis...
Close call over New York: JetBlue pilot says drone hit cockpit on JFK approachA JetBlue flight approaching JFK Airport reported a collision with a drone at 3,000 feet. The FAA is investigating the incident, which occu...
Centre designates Adani Group-promoted Navi Mumbai airport as immigration postNavi Mumbai International Airport has been officially designated as India's 38th immigration post, paving the way for international flight ...
US visa applicants left in limbo after Kolkata consulate interview disruption creates chaosUS visa applicants in Kolkata faced significant disruption as technical glitches, reportedly due to thunderstorms, halted interviews for tw...
Tehran-Dubai flights to resume Monday: Iranian mediaFlights between Tehran and Dubai are set to resume on Monday, according to Iranian state media. This comes just weeks after Iran launched d...
Bharat Taxi to expand to over 500 cities in two years: Union minister Amit ShahUnion Minister Amit Shah announced Bharat Taxi's ambitious expansion to over 500 cities within two years, including major metros like Mumba...
PM Modi visits tortoise enclosure, joins Seychelles president in tree plantation ceremonyDuring Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent trip to Seychelles, he enjoyed an unforgettable experience interacting with giant tortoises. T...
What is India’s new hub-and-spoke model and how will airport immigration change?India has launched its ambitious hub-and-spoke aviation strategy, aiming to simplify international travel for citizens in smaller cities. T...
West Bengal Budget 2026: Govt allocates Rs 36,000 crore for Annapurna Yojna; hikes DA by 20%West Bengal's new BJP government unveiled its first budget, prioritizing welfare and employment. Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta announced...