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India has witnessed unprecedented transformation in civil aviation in last
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
PM Modi said the country had only 74 operational airports in 2014, which has more than doubled to 162
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Sikkim: Chungthang-Phidang road in Mangan district restored, evacuation of
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Tourism and Civil Aviation Department of Sikkim announced on Monday that the Chungthang-Phidang road in Mangan District has been restored, allowing for the safe evacuation of stranded tourists to commence.
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CPI MP writes to Civil Aviation Minister, demands Bihta airport be named a
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
"Swami Sahajanand Saraswati was not only a spiritual scholar but also an uncompromising champion of the oppressed peasantry. His leadership in Bihar during the colonial era fundamentally altered the landscape of agrarian politics. He led massive struggles against the exploitative zamindari s
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"Our MRO Sector's New Strategies and Cost-effective Practices will Augment
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 28: In 2024, India crossed 350 million annual air passengers, establishing itself as the third-largest aviation market in the world, according to the Ministry of Civil Aviation. Over the past decade, domestic air passenger traffic has grown steadily at 10-12
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Assam CM Sarma meets Aviation Minister Naidu, discusses airport projects a
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu in Delhi on Monday and discussed expanding air connectivity and infrastructure in the northeastern state.
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DGCA probing IndiGo hailstorm incident; Minister lauds crew's efforts, pro
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Naidu also commended the pilots and crew for their professionalism and presence of mind in handling the emergency situation, ensuring the safety of all passengers on board.
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"We have maintained status quo": Civil Aviation Minister Naidu after India
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Naidu said the government has simply maintained the existing status. "The NOTAM has been extended. We have maintained the status quo..." he told reporters.
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Pakistan denied IndiGo flight, seeking safety from hailstrom, entry into i
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Delhi-Srinagar IndiGo flight 6E 2142, which was caught in a sudden hailstorm near Pathankot on Wednesday, was denied entry into Pakistani airspace to avoid turbulence. According to the crew's statement to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), the pilot's request was dismissed
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"India expects Turkiye to strongly urge Pak to end its support to cross-bo
Updated : 9 months, 4 weeks ago IST
India expect Turkey to strongly urge Pakistan to end its support to cross-border terrorism, said Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal during the weekly briefing on Thursday.
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Celebi vs UoI: Govt defends decision to revoke security clearance; cites p
Updated : 9 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing the Centre, argued that the government's plenary superintendence powers apply to national and airport security. He called the case a 'sui generis' situation, warranting careful judicial review due to potential threats across multiple airports.
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Delhi HC hears Celebi's claims of unfair security clearance revocation, he
Updated : 9 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday heard in detail, the challenge filed by Turkish firm Celebi Airport Services against the revocation of its security clearance by the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS).
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"Efforts made to ensure employees working with Celebi are retained": Union
Updated : 10 months ago IST
At the same time, the Ministry of Civil Aviation is fully committed to ensuring that passenger convenience, cargo operations, and service continuity remain unaffected. Arrangements have been made at all affected airports to ensure seamless handling of passengers and cargo, the release stated
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