Airports Authority of India (AAI)
India to get its first water aerodromes
August 12, 2018
As the Indian Civil Aviation Ministry approves the proposal for setting up water aerodromes in the country, the first ones are expected to come up in Odisha and Gujarat. The development might also lay foundations for seaplanes operations.
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Sending Across a Message
May 15, 2018
State-run Airports Authority of India (AAI) adopted an innovative approach to develop an integrated message service for its satellite-based navigation system GAGAN that has been operating successfully since 2015.
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Bhubaneshwar Airport
January 16, 2018
Though the Biju Patnaik International Airport at Bhubaneshwar in Odisha was accorded the international status in 2013, the airport finally started international operations in 2017, with its direct flights to Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok. As the Bhubaneshwar airport is focusing on inc...
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AIRPORT INDIA SUMMIT 2017
January 16, 2018
In order to bring together airport industry professionals, the 7th Modern Airport Asia Series – India Edition (2017) – Airport India Summit was organised on October 25, 2017 in New Delhi by Escom Events. In an attempt to lay the groundwork for exchanging views and ide...
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Tag-less Airports
October 31, 2017
In a bid to avoid harassment and hassles at airports, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) has taken the initiative to reduce management friction by removing the requirement for hand baggage tags at airports. There have been instances where passengers are queuing to board their ...
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No-Frills Airports
October 31, 2017
In line with its policy to make flying affordable for more people, the Indian government has developed a policy to promote low-cost or no-frills airports to complement the low-cost carriers. Currently, fewer than three pc of India’s 1.3 billion people fly and the Government of ...
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Dynamic Initiatives for Revenue Generation
October 31, 2017
Various initiatives are being undertaken on all fronts to holistically increase the non-aeronautical revenue generation capacity of Indian airports in a bid to have a sustainable revenue stream. Traditionally, airport operators derive their income from two components: aeronautica...
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AAI’s Hidden Tool:Marketing
October 31, 2017
Privatisation of airports has led to airport authorities all over the word stepping up their game when it comes to marketing, and Airports Authority of India (AAI) is no exception as they have been taking progressive steps in this department. In 1987 when the United Kingdom sold ...
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The Kolkata Airport Cargo Story
October 31, 2017
A look at the inception and growth of the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata and how Airports Authority of India (AAI) has managed to effectively implement initiatives making this airport a success story. Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (...
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Central government gives a go-ahead to develop Bhogapuram international airport
August 24, 2017
The centre issued a seal of approval for the development of a green field international airport at Bhogapuram in Andhra Pradesh and also to extend runway 26 at Vijayawada airport in Krishna district of the state.
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Ambitious Infrastructure Development Plans
July 17, 2017
Four south Indian states – Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu – are the focus of ambitious plans set out by the Airports Authority of India (AAI) to develop the infrastructure of their airports so as to keep up with the increasing demand of their services.
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Fire Services Expands its Fleet
July 17, 2017
The fire services department of the Airports Authority of India (AAI) has inducted new vehicles to expand their fleet so as to provide timely and efficient response in case of emergencies.
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