News for 'Airports Authority of India'

India sent Mehul Choksi deportation papers to Dominica: Antigua PM

India sent Mehul Choksi deportation papers to Dominica: Antigua PM

Rediff.com30 May 2021

The Dominica high court has stayed the removal of Choksi from its soil and put a gag order on the developments till the matter is heard in an open court on June 2.

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.

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.

What India needs to do to avert China-like Covid surge

What India needs to do to avert China-like Covid surge

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

"Provide enough infrastructure and money to carry out surveillance and set up a robust routine surveillance machinery for the country to monitor any and every infectious disease'

Air freight stations planned to transport Covid vaccines

Air freight stations planned to transport Covid vaccines

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

The government is considering setting up air freight stations to enable direct movement of vaccines from pharmaceutical factories to the aircraft.

AI Express flight overshot runway in rainy conditions: Puri

AI Express flight overshot runway in rainy conditions: Puri

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

"All efforts are being made to help passengers. A formal enquiry will be conducted by Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau," the minister said on Twitter.

Hospitals across India conduct mock drill to check Covid readiness

Hospitals across India conduct mock drill to check Covid readiness

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

"To make sure there isn't a Covid surge in the country, PM Modi has asked us to be careful. The government is also preparing if at the Covid cases increase. Today, mock drills are conducted across Covid hospitals in the country to make sure people get proper treatment," Mandaviya said.

NDTV founders detained at Mumbai airport

NDTV founders detained at Mumbai airport

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

A company statement said the couple is facing a case filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation for the last two years, and sought to link the action with muzzling of free speech and freedom of the press.

Private air taxi takes off in Bihar & Jharkhand

Private air taxi takes off in Bihar & Jharkhand

Rediff.com14 Aug 2009

Spirit Air Private Ltd, a Lucknow based private air-taxi service provider, entered into an agreement with DTDS Travel and Tour Planner Pvt Ltd, to begin its service on Airport Authority of India's controlled airports such as Ranchi, Gaya and Patna.

V P Agarwal to take over as AAI chief from Jan 1

V P Agarwal to take over as AAI chief from Jan 1

Rediff.com1 Dec 2008

The appointment of Agarwal, who would replace Dr K Ramalingam, has been approved by the Appointments Committee of the Union Cabinet, official sources said.Agarwal has been member (Planning) of the state-owned airports body since November 2006 and had served as executive director of the Northern and Northeastern Region earlier.

Top posts vacant in 35 PSUs including Coal India, BSNL, NHPC

Top posts vacant in 35 PSUs including Coal India, BSNL, NHPC

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

In all, 25 Chairman-cum-Managing Director (CMD) posts, 8 MD posts and 2 Chairman posts are lying vacant, according to a written reply by Minister of State for Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises P Radhakrishnan in the Lok Sabha.

India protests as Canada denies entry to ex-CRPF IG citing 'rights violation'

India protests as Canada denies entry to ex-CRPF IG citing 'rights violation'

Rediff.com24 May 2017

High Commissioner of Canada Nadir Patel said the language in the document 'does not reflect the government of Canada's policy toward India'.

Airport regulation Bill in budget session: Patel

Airport regulation Bill in budget session: Patel

Rediff.com8 Dec 2006

The bill to set up an Airport Economic Regulatory Authority, which will fix tariffs for different agencies involved in airport operations and management, will be introduced in the budget session of Parliament next year.

No stay on AAI employees' transfer: SC

No stay on AAI employees' transfer: SC

Rediff.com30 Apr 2009

The Supreme Court on declined to stay the transfer of an estimated 1,600 employees of Airport Authority of India (AAI) to various places following privatisation of Delhi and Mumbai airports.

17 pilots of Air India, IndiGo, Vistara died of Covid in May

17 pilots of Air India, IndiGo, Vistara died of Covid in May

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

A total of 17 pilots of Air India, IndiGo and Vistara died due to COVID-19 in May when the country saw the peak of the coronavirus pandemic's second wave, sources said on Thursday.

Lok Sabha nods AAI Bill

Lok Sabha nods AAI Bill

Rediff.com9 May 2003

Lok Sabha on Friday passed the Airports Authority of India (Amendment) Bill, 2003 paving the way for private investment in greenfield airports and restructuring of existing airports.

Modi, Australian PM to visit Gujarat, watch 4th test match

Modi, Australian PM to visit Gujarat, watch 4th test match

Rediff.com8 Mar 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese will be on a two-day visit to Gujarat from Wednesday, during which they will watch the first day of the fourth Test match between the two countries at the Narendra Modi stadium in Ahmedabad on March 9, officials said.

KLM-Northwest launches self check-in machines

KLM-Northwest launches self check-in machines

Rediff.com30 May 2006

KLM-Northwest Airlines reduces check-in time.

AI Express will move unit to Kerala

AI Express will move unit to Kerala

Rediff.com13 Apr 2011

Move will help AI Express reduce costs and increase fleet utilisation.

Why I Support Narayana Murthy

Why I Support Narayana Murthy

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

If 4,000 workers could work round the clock for the construction of the new Parliament building, then there is no reason why all infrastructure projects too cannot follow that model, asserts Dr Sudhir Bisht.

AAI gets mini-ratna status

AAI gets mini-ratna status

Rediff.com19 Dec 2008

The Airports Authority of India (AAI), the country's largest airport operator, has been granted the mini-ratna status under category-I.

Maharashtra makes Covid report must for people from 4 states

Maharashtra makes Covid report must for people from 4 states

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

The RT-PCR sample collection should have been done within 72 hours of scheduled time of landing at airports in Maharashtra, the order said.

Farmers protest airport plan, 4 cops injured in violence

Farmers protest airport plan, 4 cops injured in violence

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

The angry protesters also clashed with police and pelted stones at security personnel.

Air Deccan plans hub at Chennai

Air Deccan plans hub at Chennai

Rediff.com7 Sep 2004

Airlines collected UK airport tax despite exemption

Airlines collected UK airport tax despite exemption

Rediff.com29 May 2017

The travel agents have demanded refunds for customers

On a wing... without a hope!

On a wing... without a hope!

Rediff.com19 Oct 2005

AAI not to transfer 2,500 Sena workers

AAI not to transfer 2,500 Sena workers

Rediff.com4 May 2009

The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has assured SHiv Sena workes that it would stay the transfer orders of its 2,500 employees after the workers agitated at the Mumbai airport on Monday and threatened that the concerned employees would stop working if demands were not met.

40% flights cancelled due to strike

40% flights cancelled due to strike

Rediff.com29 Sep 2005

Even though Airports Authority of India claimed the situation was 'normal and under control' at most of the airports, barring those in Kolkata and the North-East, flight operations were adversely affected during the 12-hour strike.

AAI staff to strike work on Sep 27

AAI staff to strike work on Sep 27

Rediff.com23 Sep 2004

All sections of employees of the Airports Authority of India, barring air traffic controllers, would go on a mass casual leave across the country on September 27 to protest the government move to restructure Delhi and Mumbai airports.\n\n\n\n

'Accidents were waiting to happen and it happened'

'Accidents were waiting to happen and it happened'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

'The lay of the runway is not at all safe.' 'Even operating a 737 is dangerous there.' 'During the monsoon, they must ban landing on runway 10.'

31 Karnataka tribals stranded in war-torn Sudan

31 Karnataka tribals stranded in war-torn Sudan

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

Karnataka State Disaster Management Authority Commissioner Manoj Rajan said, 'We have got a message that a group of 31 people hailing from Karnataka are stranded in Sudan. We have informed the Ministry of External Affairs about it.'

AAI employees oppose privatisation move

AAI employees oppose privatisation move

Rediff.com10 Jun 2004

Employees of the Airports Authority of India have strongly opposed the move to privatise the airports in Mumbai and Delhi in the "guise" of their being restructured or leased out.

Petroleum clinch men's and women's badminton title

Petroleum clinch men's and women's badminton title

Rediff.com29 Sep 2012

Defending champions Petroleum on Saturday extended their record run at the Inter State Badminton Championship, winning the men's and women's title for the 14th time at the Sher-e-Kashmir Indoor Complex in Srinagar on Saturday.

Aditya L1 unique mission, study of solar quakes must, says IIA scientist

Aditya L1 unique mission, study of solar quakes must, says IIA scientist

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

In this process, millions and millions of tons of solar materials are thrown into the interplanetary space, he said, adding these CMEs can travel at a speed of approximately 3,000 km per second.

AI plane's tyre bursts while landing in Srinagar; ops suspended

AI plane's tyre bursts while landing in Srinagar; ops suspended

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

Flight operations at Srinagar Airport were on Monday suspended after an Air India plane from Jammu with 149 passengers on board suffered a tyre burst.

Sahara Boeing still on soft land; flights delayed

Sahara Boeing still on soft land; flights delayed

Rediff.com12 Oct 2005

Meanwhile, efforts are being made to tow the aircraft to a remote bay and once that is accomplished, the airlines may take it to some place where the aircraft could be serviced, the sources said.

AAI to get mini-ratna status

AAI to get mini-ratna status

Rediff.com15 Nov 2007

The Centre has agreed in principle to grant 'mini-ratna' status to Airports Authority of India (AAI) to enable it to take up projects worth up to Rs 500 crore (Rs 5 billion) without taking government approval. Such a decision would also enable AAI to form joint ventures with private companies to modernise airports and aviation infrastructure across the country, sources in the civil aviation ministry said.

CBI case may be GVK chief's biggest test yet

CBI case may be GVK chief's biggest test yet

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

Real estate development on Mumbai airport land and the work on Navi Mumbai airport have been inordinately delayed, which have prompted rating downgrades and raised questions on its financial capabilities. It is also trying to stave off Adani group's entry as a shareholder in the Mumbai airport project.

Nepal plane crash: Pilot's mobile signals may help locate accident site

Nepal plane crash: Pilot's mobile signals may help locate accident site

Rediff.com29 May 2022

The missing plane could possibly be located on Monday after Nepal Telecom tracked down the cellphone of the airplane's pilot Captain Prabhakar Ghimire through the Global Positioning System network.

SpiceJet makes part payment of dues to AAI

SpiceJet makes part payment of dues to AAI

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

SpiceJet was dragged to court by several aircraft leasing firms.