Leader of the Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari, has strongly defended the proposal to remove a mosque located near Kolkata’s airport, arguing that national security must take precedence over all other considerations. His remarks have intensified the political debate surrounding infrastructure, security, and religious sensitivities in the state. The issue gained attention...
The Union Government has announced a major initiative to strengthen India’s immigration infrastructure by establishing Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) facilities at the headquarters of every state by 2027. The move forms part of a broader strategy aimed at modernising immigration services, improving airport security, and delivering a smoother travel experience for domestic and international...
A potentially catastrophic aviation incident was narrowly avoided at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport after two passenger aircraft—one operated by Air India and the other by Air India Express—unexpectedly found themselves facing each other on the same runway during ground operations. The incident has raised fresh concerns over airport safety procedures, runway management, and...
A major milestone in India’s aviation infrastructure journey was achieved as Noida International Airport in Jewar officially commenced commercial passenger operations with the successful arrival of its first scheduled flight from Lucknow. The landing marked the beginning of a new chapter for air connectivity in northern India and signaled the operational launch of one of...
An Air India Express flight en route to Kozhikode was forced to make an emergency landing at Kochi International Airport after the crew detected a technical issue during the journey. The aircraft landed safely, and all passengers and crew members were reported unharmed, bringing relief to aviation authorities and travelers alike. The incident occurred during...
A major security alert at Lucknow’s Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport led to the temporary suspension of two IndiGo flights after a handwritten bomb threat message was reportedly discovered inside an aircraft lavatory. The incident triggered immediate security protocols, resulting in extensive inspections, passenger screening, and a coordinated response from airport authorities and security agencies....
The recent Air India Boeing 787 crash has reignited concerns over the aircraft’s technical reliability, with a pilots’ representative body pointing to several issues that had reportedly been observed in the fleet over the past year. According to statements made by the pilots’ association, recurring technical complaints involving electrical systems, motor replacements, and other operational...
In a significant move aimed at protecting India’s aviation sector from global energy market turbulence, the Union Cabinet has approved a one-time ₹10,000 crore Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) Price Stabilisation Fund. The measure is designed to shield domestic airlines from sharp fluctuations in jet fuel prices that have emerged due to ongoing geopolitical tensions and...