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Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel inaugurates India Aircraft Leasing, Financing Summit at GIFT City
Gandhinagar, March 7: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Friday highlighted the state's growing influence in the global supply chain that has attracted global Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to the state.
Union Minister Ram Mohan Naidu inaugurates 'Udaan Yatri Cafe' at Ahmedabad airport
Ahmedabad, March 8: Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu has inaugurated the 'Udaan Yatri Cafe' at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Gujarat's Ahmedabad.
Tirupati Temple trust seeks 'No-Fly' zone over Tirumala; Aviation Minister responds
Hyderabad, March 2: After the Tirupati temple administration requested the Civil Aviation Ministry to declare Tirumala a 'No-Fly' zone, Union minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu said on Sunday that authorities are in discussions with air traffic controllers to explore alternate flight routes.
AAI ready to build Warangal airport: Ram Mohan Naidu
Hyderabad, March 2: The Airports Authority of India (AAI) is ready to build an airport at Mamnoor in Telangana's Warangal, for which the Centre recently gave clearance, Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu said on Sunday.
Union Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu inaugurates Kolkata-Hindon-Goa flight
New Delhi, March 2: In a landmark move to strengthen regional connectivity, the Civilian Aviation Ministry launched its aircraft BOEING-737 flight from Kolkata to Goa via Hindon on Saturday.
Telangana CM thanks PM Modi for approval to Warangal Airport
Hyderabad, Feb 28: Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Friday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi on behalf of the people of the state for the approval given to Mamnoor Airport in Warangal.
Small spark can light up the darkest skies: Raghav Chadha on new 'Udaan Yatri Cafe' in Chennai
New Delhi, February 28: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Raghav Chadha on Friday celebrated a major win for affordable food at airports and praised the Chennai and Kolkata airports' move to set up an affordable canteen.
Raghav Chadha welcomes opening of 'Udan Yatri cafe' at Chennai airport, months after Kolkata
New Delhi, Feb 28: Parliamentarian Raghav Chadha on Friday welcomed the inauguration of affordable canteen facilities at the airports, with the latest being opened at Chennai airport, and extended congratulations to all those who contributed to bringing a "paradigm change" to the way airports cater to common citizens.
Civil Aviation Minister inaugurates pocket-friendly UDAN Yatri Cafe at Chennai Airport
Chennai, Feb 27: Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu on Thursday inaugurated the UDAN Yatri Cafe at Chennai Airport, marking the second such facility under this initiative for providing snacks to air travellers at reasonable prices.
Affordable food at just Rs 20 at Chennai airport's Udan Yatri Cafe ; Delhi airport next in queue
New Delhi, February 27: Union Minister for Civil Aviation Ram Mohan Naidu on Thursday inaugurated the UDAN Yatri Cafe at Chennai Airport.
Madhya Pradesh to scout for unused airstrips in tier-II towns
Bhopal, Feb 22: With the announcement of the eighth airport in Madhya Pradesh and in anticipation of the 2028 Simhastha Kumbh Mela in Ujjain, the state government is optimistic about attracting private players to utilise unused airstrips and helipads in the region, preferably single-engine aircraft operators.
DGCA grants license to MP's Datia airport as 'public aerodrome'
Bhopal, Feb 22: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has granted a license to the newly developed Datia airport as a public aerodrome under the 3C/VFR category.
India becomes 2nd country to launch Electronic Personnel License for pilots
New Delhi, Feb 20: Union Minister for Civil Aviation Ram Mohan Naidu on Thursday launched the Electronic Personnel License (EPL) for Pilots, making India the second country in the world to introduce the advanced system to enhance the safety, security and efficiency of the civil aviation sector.
Delhi HC directs Civil Aviation Ministry to address plea for enhanced aviation safety
New Delhi, February 19: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday directed the Ministry of Civil Aviation and relevant authorities to address a representation raising concerns about passenger safety issues and to take appropriate measures to enhance passenger safety standards in India.
Airports Authority of India organizes workshop on major infra projects at its airports
New Delhi, February 14: A two-day workshop on major infrastructure projects at AAI airports, is being organised by Airports Authority of India from Friday here in the national capital.
Apex Mizoram civil society body opposes handing over state's lone airport to IAF
Aizawl, Feb 9: Mizoram's influential NGO Coordination Committee (NGOCC), an apex body of major civil society organisations, has requested Chief Minister Lalduhoma not to hand over the Lengpui airport, the state's lone airport, in Aizawl to the Indian Air Force (IAF).
Civil Aviation Minister Naidu chairs meeting on accelerating aircraft component manufacturing in India
New Delhi, February 7: Union Minister for Civil Aviation (MoCA) Ram Mohan Naidu chaired a high-level meeting to review and advance aircraft component manufacturing in the country on Friday, according to the MoCA statement.
India to become major hub for civil aviation, aircraft component manufacturing: Minister
New Delhi, Feb 7: India is on its way to emerge not only a major hub for civil aviation but also a centre for aircraft component manufacturing, Union Minister for Civil Aviation, Ram Mohan Naidu, said on Friday.
Lack of cooperation from Bengal govt holding back airports' development: Suvendu Adhikari
Kolkata, Feb 6: Leader of the Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly Suvendu Adhikari on Thursday alleged that lack of cooperation from the state government has been posing major hurdles for airports' development in the state and highlighted several instances for the same.
Karnataka yet to finalise location for Bengaluru's second airport, Tamil Nadu pushes for Hosur
Bengaluru, Feb 5: The Karnataka government is contemplating the establishment of a second airport for Bengaluru but has yet to finalise a location for the prestigious project, while the Tamil Nadu government is strongly pushing for its Hosur city, located 40 km from Bengaluru.
Maha Kumbh: VHP thanks Civil Aviation Ministry for reviewing air connectivity to Prayagraj
New Delhi, Feb 2: Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) on Sunday thanked the Civil Aviation Ministry for reviewing air connectivity to Prayagraj.
This Budget propels us toward our vision of Viksit Bharat 2047: Ram Mohan Naidu
New Delhi, February 1: Union Minister for Civil Aviation Ram Mohan Naidu welcomed the announcements made in the Union Budget, saying that this Budget propels us toward our vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.
Budget 2025-26: UDAN scheme to bring 120 new destinations on air map
New Delhi, Feb1: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday announced the launch of a modified UDAN (Uday Desh Ka Aam Nagrik) scheme, as part of her Budget 2025-26 proposals, to enhance regional connectivity to 120 new destinations and carry 4 crore passengers in the next 10 years.
South Korea: Black boxes retrieved from fire-destroyed Air Busan plane; French team to join probe
Seoul, Jan 30: South Korean authorities on Thursday retrieved black boxes from an Air Busan passenger plane that caught fire at a South Korean airport earlier this week, as they sought safety measures in the run-up to launching a probe, the land ministry said.
Prayagraj airport sees major expansion, 132 flights operating during Mahakumbh
New Delhi, January 27: A total of 132 flights, both direct and indirect, are currently operating from 17 cities to Prayagraj, as informed by the Ministry of Civil Aviation on Monday.
Turkiye-bound plane lands after takeoff in Uganda over safety concerns
Kampala, Jan. 26: A Turkish Airlines plane with flight number TK612 en route from Uganda's Entebbe International Airport to Istanbul did not proceed to its final destination over safety precautions, an air transport regulator said here on Sunday.
Jeju Air plane received bird activity warning one minute before black box stopped
Seoul, Jan 25: The ill-fated Jeju Air plane in last month's deadly crash received a warning from air traffic control about bird activity just one minute before its black box recording stopped, the South Korean transport ministry said Saturday.
Abu Dhabi to host IFATCA 2025 conference
Abu Dhabi, January 24: The Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility), part of the Department of Municipalities and Transport, has signed a cooperation agreement with the Emirates Aviation Association, to host the 64th Annual Conference of the International Federation of Air Traffic Controllers' Associations (IFATCA 2025).
Centre entrusts SSB chief Amrit Mohan to hold additional charge as BCAS DG
New Delhi, January 22: The Central government has entrusted Amrit Mohan Prasad, the Director General of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), with the additional charge of Director General, Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS).
Ambala Cant airport to be operational by Feb: Anil Vij
Chandigarh, Jan 11: Haryana Transport Minister Anil Vij on Saturday said the Ambala Cantonment domestic airport is a significant achievement for the region and would be operational by February.
Rosh Pina airport reopens
Tel Aviv, January 9: On Thursday, January 9, Rosh Pina Airport opened for operations after being closed for over a year due to the "Iron Swords" War.
Foreign Object Debris walkthrough conducted at Guwahati airport to eliminate potential hazards
Guwahati, Jan 9: The Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (LGBIA) in Guwahati, managed by Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL), on Thursday conducted a Foreign Object Debris (FOD) walkthrough at the airside to eliminate any potential hazards, officials said.
Udan Yatri Cafe at Kolkata airport runway a hit, both passengers and staff rejoice
Kolkata, Jan 6: The Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata celebrated 100 glorious years of its operation on December 21, 2024.