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In 2001, John Travolta bought his $10 million Florida home with inbuilt airport and a 7,500-foot runway so that he can park his Boeing in front of his doorLegendary actor John Travolta is also a skilled aviator who possesses an opulent mansion in Florida complete with its own airstrip. This re...
In 1995, Discovery Channel founder John Hendricks bought a Colorado ranch; decades later, his 7,000-acre estate included a 22,000-sq-ft home and 4,000 acres of protected landJohn Hendricks, Discovery Channel founder, is selling his expansive Colorado ranch and resort. This nearly 7,000-acre property is listed fo...
In 1960, Marlon Brando discovered Tetiaroa while filming 'Mutiny on the Bounty'. 66 years later, his 35-villa refuge now combines luxury with conservation and clean energyMore than 66 years after Marlon Brando first discovered Tetiaroa, the island's most enduring legacy may be the idea that paradise is someth...
Trainer aircraft overshoots runway at Baramati airstrip; propeller, nose landing gear damagedA trainer aircraft operated by Carver Aviation veered off the runway during a training exercise at Maharashtra’s Baramati airstrip on Sunda...
In 1969, a Texas businessman asked a realtor to find him the worst ranch available; decades later, the lifeless land had become a 5,500-acre preserve with flowing springs and 220 bird speciesA Texas businessman transformed a severely degraded ranch into a thriving nature preserve. He cleared invasive cedar trees and planted nati...
130-ft Buddha statue, Kanchenjunga views, sprawling tea estates: Just 60 km from Gangtok, this offbeat destination promises a peaceful escapeRavangla, located about 60 kms away from Gangtok, offers a peaceful escape in South Sikkim's northeastern peaks. This sanctuary provides st...
Private jet skids off runway at Farrukhabad airstrip in UP after pilot loses control during take-offA private jet experienced a loss of control during takeoff at Farrukhabad airstrip in Uttar Pradesh. The aircraft veered off the runway and...
Civil Aviation Ministry working to start flight services from small townsThe ministry is trying to encourage entrepreneurs to invest in these facilities for basic infrastructure if airlines show readiness to oper...
Maharashtra to develop 21 airports: State Finance Minister Sudhir MungantiwarThe Maharashtra government plans to develop at least 21 small airports in a phased manner as part of its 'Make In Maharashtra' campaign wit...
Lok Sabha polls 2014: Netas' frequent flying pushes air traffic to a high in UPLeading from the front in these respect are Lucknow and Varanasi airports and airstrips at Saifai and Fursatganj in Rae Bareli.
- Companies seek approval for private airstrips
Projects like these have to submit applications and show that they are meeting the civil aviation requirements. Airbus A380
- Centre gives nod to construction of airports for private use
The Central Government today approved the proposal of the Civil Aviation Ministry regarding construction of private airports, airstrips and...
- Juhu airstrip to be upgraded to small-plane airport
A new airport for small aircrafts would come up at suburban Juhu within next three to four years, a senior AAI official said here on Friday.
- Pvt cos to be allowed to build small airports in West Bengal
The West Bengal government has decided to allow private firms to set up small airports across the state.
- Govt may operationalise over 150 airstrips
To meet the growing demand of air travel in the country, government plans to operationalise 150 unused airstrips that were last used during...
- PPP model to give wings to 300 airports
In a bid to provide world-class airport infrastructure, the government is planning to offer over 300 airports and airstrips to private play...
- Bunch of aviators may fly idle airstrips
The government is considering development of over 300 airstrips that are currently lying idle.
- Adanis may develop airport at Mundra
The Adani-group promoted Mundra SEZ, which has its own airstrip for private executive jets, is planning to convert it into a fully-function...
- Travellers may now fund unviable airports, routes
Air travel may become costlier. The civil aviation ministry is considering imposition of a cess on air travel to fund development of econom...
- Smooth landing for aam janta
If Bill Gates wants to take his Gulfstream practically to a resort hotel’s doorstep in Rajasthan, he can.