Aviation

Indian government gives go ahead to 18 new airports

Indian government gives go ahead to 18 new airport...

March 25, 2017

The government of India has given an ‘in-principle’ approval on March 21 for the construction of 18 airports for a substantial amount to enable industrial advancement.

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Asia’s first Airbus training centre to be set up in New Delhi

Asia’s first Airbus training centre to be set up...

March 23, 2017

Asia’s first Greenfield training facility is being set up by the European aviation major Airbus, which aims to support India’s growing need for airbus aircraft pilots and maintenance engineers.

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India among the fastest growing Aviation markets globally: AAI

India among the fastest growing Aviation markets g...

January 18, 2017

India is growing, and it’s growing fast. India is currently one of the five fastest growing aviation markets in the world. India ranks 9th in the global aviation market and aims to become the third largest by 2020 and the largest by 2030.

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India to benefit as global airline industry gears up for a stronger 2017

India to benefit as global airline industry gears ...

December 20, 2016

While the global airline industry is poised to witness the all-time highest absolute profit in 2016, India with its new civil aviation policies emerges to be a wealth of opportunities over the next year.

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Ministry of Civil Aviation proposes biometric screening at airports

Ministry of Civil Aviation proposes biometric scre...

December 17, 2016

The thumbprint might soon be all one needs as formal documentation to enter Indian airports and board domestic flights. The aviation ministry is planning to introduce biometric screening at airports to help passengers enter just by flashing their thumbs, instead of presenting ide...

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GMR and Goa government sign pact for international airport in North Goa

GMR and Goa government sign pact for international...

November 10, 2016

To develop and operate Greenfield airport project at Mopa in North Goa, GMR Airports, a subsidiary of GMR Infrastructure, signed a concession agreement with Goa government. Phase I is expected to be completed by 2020 and will cater to 4.4 million passengers.

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