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From violent protests to majority consent, how opposition to Pune’s Purandar airport thawed

Pune currently has only one airport, the Lohegaon airport, which is a defence airport and has limitations on expanding for civil traffic.

Ulwe Coastal Road will be a key link in Navi Mumbai airport connectivity—a project with a bumpy start

With new airport to begin flight ops soon, CIDCO is rushing to make the road operational by 2026-end. It will link Atal Setu that connects Sewri in the island city to Nhava Sheva on mainland.

‘Real-time, all-climate’ explosives detector could enhance airport & border security—no dogs, no swabs

Bengaluru-based CeNS designs accurate, portable, and cheap sensor using surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy. It could significantly reduce risks at vulnerable choke points. 

Faded runway markings, broken beacons, worn-out tyres—DGCA highlights safety issues at major airports

The inspection comes a week after DGCA issued an order to ‘initiate a focused assessment’ of the aviation ecosystem to ‘strengthen safety measures’ across the sector.

‘With profound sorrow, I confirm tragic accident involving Flight 171,’ says Air India chairman

'With profound sorrow, I confirm tragic accident involving Flight 171,' says Air India chairman

‘In touch with local authorities’—Indian consulate in US on video of man pinned down at Newark airport

'In touch with local authorities'—Indian consulate in US on video of man pinned down at Newark airport

With Modi flagging-off maiden flight, Hisar’s integrated aviation hub dream set for takeoff

Haryana govt has a plan to develop 7,200-acre integrated aviation hub in Hisar. Airport will cater to domestic flights for now, with plans to upgrade to international by 2030.

Why is Karnataka racing to finalise its 2nd airport site in Bengaluru? A neighbour is in fight mode

Two locations are on Kanakapura Road in Bengaluru South & near Nelamangala in northern side. Karnataka govt appears to be tilting in favour of southern side.

Air India flight makes emergency landing in Bengaluru after engine shuts off midair

The flight took off on Sunday evening from Kempegowda airport and returned an hour later after circling over the city.

Diversions, disruptions: aviation grapples with Middle East escalation

With little sign of broader normalisation, several flights also changed their routes to avoid certain airspace.

On Camera

Bangladeshi Hindus have nowhere to go in the election. Choice is between fear and fear

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has given ticket to a Hindu candidate for the first time and the Bangladesh Nationalist Party has fielded two Hindus. Activists say they are simply paying lip service.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Rafale deal to be inked in 2026, final assembly line in Nagpur, Indian firms to be roped in

The proposed project costing about Rs 3.25 lakh crore will entail procurement of 18 aircraft in fly away condition & the rest made in India with up to 60% indigenous content.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.