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Friday, November 1, 2024
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Topic: Airports

New terminal buildings, digital transformation — how to make India’s ‘loss-making’ airports profitable

Analysis of data shared by MoS Civil Aviation V.K. Singh shows that of 139 airports run by Airports Authority of India & in public-private partnership, only 21 generated profits in FY23.

5 big airport trends to watch out for. Net zero to passenger experience revolution

Like businesses, airports are undergoing a massive transformation to meet the changing needs of passengers, airlines, businesses and society.

Maharashtra may take back control of five airports leased to Anil Ambani firm, says Fadnavis

Lease was given in 2009 for a period of 30 years. Govt is also thinking of paying off dues on condition that Ambani's firm pay back so that the airports can be restarted, he adds.

16 airports built under regional connectivity scheme unused, says govt. Most in Gujarat & Punjab

Minister of state for civil aviation told Lok Sabha that airlines plan flights on routes based on market demand & commercial feasibility, over which aviation ministry has no jurisdiction.

Singapore sees rare travel delays as tech problem hits immigration checkpoints

A technical glitch in the automated immigration lanes caused chaos in Singapore airport, with snaking queues and disgruntled passengers. However normalcy return by 1:30 Friday afternoon.

Better connectivity, growth — how Arunachal’s new Donyi Polo airport can make a real difference

Costing Rs 645 crore, it was built by AAI, centre & state govt. The state hopes it will usher in improved connectivity, tourism & economic growth. Bamboo entrance gate already attracting attention.

Centre has approved construction of 21 greenfield airports in India, says President Kovind

Among the 21 greenfield airports, the country’s biggest airport is coming up at Gautam Buddha Nagar in UP, said Kovind at the joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament Monday.

Aviation industry picks up as Covid clouds clear, but there’s another problem in the skies

After thousands of pilots were laid off or decided to retire in the face of last year's Covid induced economic crisis, airlines are aggressively trying to rehire staff.

Domestic flights to be costlier as Centre hikes airfare caps by 9.83-12.82%

According to the civil aviation ministry, the lower limit for domestic flights under 40 minutes has been raised by 11.53% while the upper cap for the same duration by 12.82%.

Bill to amend Airports Economic Regulatory Authority Act gets Parliament nod amid protest

The Bill was moved on the floor of the Upper House by Civil Aviation Minster Jyotiraditya Scindia who said it would democratise air travel. It was passed in Lok Sabha on 29 July.

On Camera

16th BRICS Summit was about building dollar-free world order. India can use it to expand trade

For New Delhi, a USD-free system is not an immediate priority nor an existential necessity to unconditionally support the China-Russia agenda.

Watch CutTheClutter: Flattening INR-USD rate, and debate on pros and cons of a ‘strong’ rupee

In Episode 1544 of CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at some top economists pointing to the pitfalls of ‘currency nationalism’ with data from 1991 to 2004.

All about Major Bob Khathing, whose daring expedition & diplomatic parleys secured Tawang for India

The decorated Naga officer from Manipur also served as envoy to Myanmar & Nagaland chief secy. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated a museum dedicated to the Tawang hero Thursday.

From 2004 to 2024, bad news has come wrapped as good news for Congress

Congress is silently acknowledging it over-read verdict of last general election. You can see it in easy concession to SP. It will likely be more reasonable in Maharashtra & Jharkhand.