Great infrastructure creates memorable human experiences on an ambitious scale, and Noida International Airport—set to be operationalised on June 15—reveals this truth through three interconnected lenses of the ‘place-process-people’ framework, writes Smitha Ranganathan. The first impression of a country is rarely formed in a monument, a marketplace, or a meeting room. It is often formed...
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Air India Slashes 29 International Routes Amid ATF Price Surge
The airline attributed the curtailment of international services to ongoing airspace restrictions and record-high jet fuel prices, which have eroded the viability of several routes. Air India has announced cuts across 29 international routes between June and August 2026, suspending six services and reducing frequencies on others, as record-high aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices and...
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Delhi Airport Unveils Multi‑Lingual Passenger Guide Under #DELCares
The series features 24 informative videos that serve as a personalised, always‑available guide, accessible in 20 global languages and five Indian dialects. Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL), operated by GMR Aero, has introduced a multilingual passenger education video series titled ‘Your Terminal Companion’ under its #DELCares campaign. #DELCares brings together a suite of curated services...
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Star Air Launches 70 Weekly Flights, Introduces First‑Ever Direct Mundra-Delhi NCR Route
Until now, the lack of direct air connectivity to Mundra has posed challenges for time‑sensitive cargo, professionals, and investors, a gap Star Air now aims to bridge. Regional carrier Star Air has announced the launch of the first‑ever direct link between Hindon (Delhi NCR) and the port city of Mundra (Gujarat), as part of 70 new direct weekly flights in...
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IndiGo, Digi Yatra and BIAL Pioneer India’s First International Contactless Travel Trials with IATA
This first‑of‑its‑kind initiative in the country forms part of IATA’s global campaign to pilot contactless international travel journeys across key markets worldwide. IndiGo, in partnership with Digi Yatra Foundation, Bangalore International Airport Ltd (BIAL), and the International Air Transport Association (IATA), has successfully conducted technical trials of a fully integrated international contactless travel journey at...
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India Slashes Airport Charges to Shield Domestic Airlines from ATF Surge Amid West Asia Conflict
Notified for three months, the decision follows a sharp spike in crude oil prices that triggered a rise in jet fuel costs and airfares. The Ministry of Civil Aviation has announced a 25 per cent reduction in landing and parking charges for domestic carriers for a period of three months, effective immediately, to help mitigate...
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SAME and IndiGo Launch Cadet AME Programme to Train India’s Next Aviation Engineers
Designed to identify and train high‑potential students, the programme prepares market‑ready aircraft maintenance engineers to meet the surging demand of India’s aviation sector. The InterGlobe Group‑promoted School for Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (SAME) has been selected by IndiGo as the official training partner for its pioneering cadet AME programme. This specialised pathway is designed to identify,...
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IndiGo Revises Fuel Charges as ATF Costs Soar
IndiGo’s fuel charge revision follows a 130% month-on-month surge in air turbine fuel (ATF) prices. IndiGo has announced a revision in fuel charges across its domestic and international routes, effective for all bookings made after 0001 hrs on April 2. The move comes in response to a sharp spike in air turbine fuel (ATF) prices,...
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Putting Turbulence Behind IndiGo Appoints Willie Walsh to Drive Future Global Growth
The current IATA head and ex‑British Airways CEO, Walsh, is renowned for pragmatic leadership and transformative restructuring that paved the way for successful global mergers. In what several commentators have described as a strategic shake‑up, IndiGo, India’s largest carrier by fleet and market share, announced the appointment of William “Willie” Walsh as CEO. In a...
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Airports at Scale
India’s aviation push moves from expansion to execution discipline India’s aviation sector is entering a decisive phase – one where ambition is no longer defined by the number of airports being announced but by the system’s ability to deliver, sustain and monetise them. At the Infrastructure Today Airports Conclave held on March 12, 2026, at...