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#ChennaiFloods: Send us your pictures

#ChennaiFloods: Send us your pictures

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

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6 more airports to be auctioned under PPP model: FM

6 more airports to be auctioned under PPP model: FM

Rediff.com16 May 2020

These airports are those at Amritsar, Varanasi, Bhubaneswar, Indore, Raipur and Trichy.

England cricketer Moeen Ali detained at Birmingham airport

England cricketer Moeen Ali detained at Birmingham airport

Rediff.com10 Apr 2016

In a shocking incident, England cricketer Moeen Ali was on Saturday stopped at the Birmingham airport for close to 40 minutes. Ali was on his way to join the rest of the Worcestershire side for the opening game of the 2016 County Championship. The England all-rounder was clearly angry with the treatment meted out to him and took to Twitter to voice his sentiments. "Have never been stopped at the airport when travelling with a team in uniform, but travel alone and get stopped for 40 minutes!! Joke," Ali tweeted.

Dense fog cover shrouds Delhi; flights affected

Dense fog cover shrouds Delhi; flights affected

Rediff.com30 Nov 2016

Heavy fog engulfed the national capital on Wednesday -- the first this season -- delaying 18 flights and 50 north-bound trains.

T M Krishna to perform at AAP govt's event in Delhi on Saturday

T M Krishna to perform at AAP govt's event in Delhi on Saturday

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

After Krishna's November 17 concert to be held at Nehru Park was cancelled by AAI, the Aam Aadmi Party government had on Thursday stepped in to organise another performance by Krishna, who often finds himself in the cross-hairs of controversy over his outspoken views.

DGCA allows lessors to take back KFA planes

DGCA allows lessors to take back KFA planes

Rediff.com28 Mar 2013

International Lease Finance said on Monday it had removed one of six aircraft stranded in India by the dispute over the suspension of operations at Kingfisher Airlines. This decision comes after the DGCA's meeting with Airports Authority of India and the civil aviation ministry.

Airports infrastructure in take-off mode with the entry of Adani, Tata

Airports infrastructure in take-off mode with the entry of Adani, Tata

Rediff.com10 Apr 2019

With passenger growth pegged at 14 to 15 per cent, airport infrastructure could be a make or break business for both new players and incumbents.

Engine failure: RIL jet makes emergency landing

Engine failure: RIL jet makes emergency landing

Rediff.com23 May 2013

Aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation has reportedly ordered a probe into the incident, which took place on Wednesday afternoon.

Non-metro airports to be fit for seamless travel

Non-metro airports to be fit for seamless travel

Rediff.com19 Feb 2013

The Societe Internationale de Telecommunications Aeronautiques, which has been in India since 1952, is now partnering with the Airports Authority of India to equip 25 airports with common use passenger processing systems to 'improve the experience of millions of passengers,' Hani El-Assaad, SITA President (Middleast, India and Africa), said in New Delhi.

AAI seeks arrest warrant against Mallya

AAI seeks arrest warrant against Mallya

Rediff.com6 May 2016

AAI has filed two cheque bouncing cases against Mallya's Kingfisher Airlines in the court.

Kolkata airport has a new terminal

Kolkata airport has a new terminal

Rediff.com21 Jan 2013

President Pranab Mukherjee hails it as an achievement of efficient public sector

AAI to develop 20 airports in next 5 years

AAI to develop 20 airports in next 5 years

Rediff.com28 Mar 2013

In the last five years, AAI had developed and upgraded 58 airports, including 35 non-metro airports.

Delhi to be locked down from 6 am on Monday

Delhi to be locked down from 6 am on Monday

Rediff.com22 Mar 2020

Dairies, milk plants, grocery shops, chemists and petrol pumps, ATMs, e-commerce services of essential items like food and medicines will remain open, he said.

Jet pilots move SC seeking interim funding from SBI

Jet pilots move SC seeking interim funding from SBI

Rediff.com7 May 2019

The petition said that acts of the Centre and DGCA were highly prejudicial to employees of the company who have been waiting to get paid for the last five months and have been looking forward to the resolution in bid process.

Italian marines held in Kerala fly home for Christmas

Italian marines held in Kerala fly home for Christmas

Rediff.com22 Dec 2012

Two Italian marines, arrested 10 months back for shooting dead two Indian fishermen, on Saturday flew back home for Christmas in a chartered flight, but will have to return within two weeks as per the court order.

Work on Bangalore intl airport to start in June

Work on Bangalore intl airport to start in June

Rediff.com14 May 2003

Karnataka Chief Minister S M Krishna said on Wednesday that work on the much delayed multi-crore Bangalore International Airport project, near Devanahally on the city outskirts, would commence from June 1.\n\n\n\n

6 top AAI officials suspended for graft

6 top AAI officials suspended for graft

Rediff.com17 Sep 2012

Six senior Airports Authority of India officials have been suspended after a preliminary CBI probe found them allegedly favouring a private firm while awarding ground handling service contracts at some airports.

SpiceJet plane overshoots Shirdi runway on landing

SpiceJet plane overshoots Shirdi runway on landing

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

Both the pilots of the flight have been grounded, pending enquiry, the airline said, adding the incident took place around 1630 hrs.

SpiceJet shares bounce back; end with 2.5% gain

SpiceJet shares bounce back; end with 2.5% gain

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

The sources indicated that the AAI, which had given time to SpiceJet till Monday to clear its dues, would not press the deadline and give the airline more time to pay up.

JNU row: Look-out notice issued for 3 youths

JNU row: Look-out notice issued for 3 youths

Rediff.com20 Feb 2016

Delhi Police has issued look-out notice for three youths in connection with the controversial event at the JNU last week.

AAI files lawsuits against KFA

AAI files lawsuits against KFA

Rediff.com15 May 2013

The lawsuits filed for recovering dues of Rs 300 crore from Kingfisher Airlines is exclusive of payments guarantees given by banks.

Your flight check-in will never be the same again

Your flight check-in will never be the same again

Rediff.com26 Apr 2020

Extended check-in time, frequent disinfection every hour, additional queue managers at entry, exit, boarding point, check-in halls, security check areas and boarding gates, with social distancing markers and reminders - welcome to our airports post-coronavirus.

Govt not seeking privatisation of AAI

Govt not seeking privatisation of AAI

Rediff.com28 Jul 2003

The government on Monday assured the Rajya Sabha that it was not seeking to privatise the Airports Authority of India, but was only trying to spruce up the country's image by providing world-class airports.

Fog delays over dozen flights in Delhi

Fog delays over dozen flights in Delhi

Rediff.com12 Feb 2013

"Fog become dense around 6 am and visibility dropped to below 100 metres on the new runway around 8 am, leading to delay in departure of around 15 flights," airport sources said.

Civil aircraft may soon get new air routes

Civil aircraft may soon get new air routes

Rediff.com12 Nov 2012

Govt plans to open restricted airspace that will cut travelling time and fuel consumption.

37 dead as Turkish cargo plane crashes in Kyrgyzstan village

37 dead as Turkish cargo plane crashes in Kyrgyzstan village

Rediff.com16 Jan 2017

43 houses were destroyed and several children are reported to have been among the dead.

Kingfisher revival plan: Mallya meets civil aviation secy

Kingfisher revival plan: Mallya meets civil aviation secy

Rediff.com30 Oct 2012

The services of Kingfisher can be restored only after the DGCA is convinced that the carrier can provide safe and sustainable operations.

Maharashtra govt shoots down AAI's Juhu airport plan

Maharashtra govt shoots down AAI's Juhu airport plan

Rediff.com8 Jan 2013

The AAI, which manages the Juhu airport, has proposed to extend the existing 1,140-metre runway by 700-800 metres to enable it to accommodate turboprops and small passenger jets.

India could face shortage of air traffic control officers

India could face shortage of air traffic control officers

Rediff.com20 Oct 2012

With burgeoning air traffic, India could soon face a severe shortage of air traffic control officers (ATCOs), a top aviation official said today, asking the Airports Authority of India to take immediate steps torecruit them in large numbers.

Technical snag forces PM's chopper to return to Guwahati

Technical snag forces PM's chopper to return to Guwahati

Rediff.com28 Jul 2012

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's helicopter returned midway from a flight to strife-torn Kokrajhar district on Saturday due to a technical problem.

GMR ready to buy out DIAL partners

GMR ready to buy out DIAL partners

Rediff.com17 Oct 2012

A senior executive of GMR group confirmed that both the companies were keen to get out of the venture. Fraport has already closed its development office in India.

No airport development fee at Kolkata and Chennai

No airport development fee at Kolkata and Chennai

Rediff.com13 Oct 2012

Modernisation and expansion of the Kolkata and Chennai airports are being carried.

Ajit Singh's plans for airports in UP grounded

Ajit Singh's plans for airports in UP grounded

Rediff.com11 Dec 2012

Experts, too, believe that developing airports in places such as Meerut or Moradabad could be a loss-making proposition.

AAI asks Kingfisher to pay Rs 390 cr in dues

AAI asks Kingfisher to pay Rs 390 cr in dues

Rediff.com19 Feb 2013

Troubles never seem to end for Kingfisher Airlines with state-run Airports Authority of India on Tuesday tightening the noose saying it wanted a "firm commitment" from the grounded carrier for clearance of over Rs 390 crore (Rs 3.9 billion) worth of dues before it is allowed to fly again.

Dues not clear: Kingfisher may get eviction notice

Dues not clear: Kingfisher may get eviction notice

Rediff.com3 Dec 2012

The notice for clearing the dues, served 10 days ago, gave the airliner 7 days time to make the payment but it has not yet responded, Mumbai International Airport Limited sources told PTI on Monday.

A sneak peek at Beijing's new mega airport

A sneak peek at Beijing's new mega airport

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

China has completed its new mega airport in Beijing after four years of construction, three months ahead of its planned grand opening. Measuring at 1.03 million square metres -- about the size of 144 football pitches -- the Beijing Daxing International Airport will be the world's largest airport terminal, according to Xinhua News. Here's a peak at the gargantuan structure.

27 airports funded by AAI's earnings from Delhi, Mumbai

27 airports funded by AAI's earnings from Delhi, Mumbai

Rediff.com24 Aug 2012

AAI holds a minimum of 26 per cent equity in any of the joint venture in the form of assets, and the balance is with private sector/financial institution/state government for city-side development of viable non-metro airports.

Dense fog envelops Delhi; 87 trains, 50 flights delayed

Dense fog envelops Delhi; 87 trains, 50 flights delayed

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

It was another chilly morning in Delhi with the minimum temperature settling at 8.2 degree Celsius and dense fog delaying 30 flights and 87 trains.

Won't go by Kingfisher's empty promises: AAI

Won't go by Kingfisher's empty promises: AAI

Rediff.com28 Jan 2013

The grounded airline owes Rs 290 crore (Rs 2.9 billion) to AAI towards landing and parking fees.