While reinforcing Visakhapatnam’s position as the ‘Gateway of the East’, the launch of Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport will mark a defining milestone in Andhra Pradesh’s aviation journey. The countdown has begun for the inauguration of Vizag Airport, officially named Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi set to dedicate...
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India’s Private Spacetech Ambitions Reach Orbit After Skyroot’s Successful Launch
Following the mission’s success, India and firms like Skyroot are positioning to disrupt the satellite launch segment, which has seen the rise of global leaders such as Elon Musk’s SpaceX. As Skyroot Aerospace’s navy blue and white Vikram‑1 rocket lifted off at 12:05 IST from the First Launch Pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre,...
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India’s First Private Orbital Rocket Vikram‑1 Set for July 18 Test Flight
The rocket will carry technology demonstration payloads, alongside an artwork and a micro‑art installation. Hyderabad‑based launch vehicle maker Skyroot Aerospace will attempt the maiden test flight of its orbital‑class Vikram‑1 rocket from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre‑Sriharikota (SDSC‑SHAR) on July 18 at 1130 IST. Authorities have issued airspace and maritime notices, formally designating restricted zones along Vikram‑1’s...
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Naidu Fast‑Tracks Dholera International Airport Operationalisation
The Ministry of Civil Aviation and DGCA aim to secure licensing within three months, enabling Dholera airport’s launch by October. With the upcoming Dholera International Airport’s significance extending beyond Gujarat to potentially becoming a landmark project of immense strategic importance for India, the Centre is committed to ensuring its early completion, Union Minister for Civil...
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India’s Drone Challenge 2.0 Empowers Students to Build Smarter Drones on Indigenous Chips
The prize pool for NIDAR 2.0 has been expanded to over ₹6.5 million, with winners gaining internships, incubation and cloud credits to help turn prototypes into commercial products. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), in collaboration with the Drone Federation of India (DFI), has launched the second edition of the National Innovation Challenge for Drone...
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GMR Charts Multi‑Phase Roadmap to Transform Nagpur Airport into India’s Heartland Hub
The first eight‑year phase of the roadmap aims to position Nagpur as a leading aviation and logistics hub for Vidarbha and beyond. GMR Airports Ltd has unveiled an ambitious multi‑phase modernisation and expansion plan for Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, Nagpur. This follows the successful completion of the privatisation process of Nagpur Airport, with the...
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Skyroot Sets Launch Window for India’s First Private Orbital Rocket
The success of Mission Aagaman, the maiden flight of Vikram‑1, would mark the arrival of India’s private orbital launch capability. Hyderabad‑based Skyroot Aerospace has announced the launch window for the maiden test flight of its Vikram‑1 rocket, India’s first privately developed orbital‑class launch vehicle. Test Flight‑1, named ‘Aagaman’ (Sanskrit for Arrival), is targeted for no...
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Tech Cuts Mishandled Bag Rates by 23%, But $6.3 Billion Cost Persists: SITA
With net profit averaging just $8 per passenger, one mishandled bag erases the profit from more than 30 seats sold, while five can wipe out the profit of an entire flight, according to the latest report by aviation IT leader SITA. In 2025, mishandled baggage rates dropped 23 per cent, a sign that digital transformation...
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Delhi Airport Transfer Traffic Hits 27%, Reinforces Hub Status
Delhi Airport now handles nearly 56,000 transfer passengers daily, cementing its role as India’s leading transit gateway. Data from GMR Airports Ltd shows that more than one in every four air passengers now transits through Delhi Airport. In May 2026, Delhi Airport handled approximately 1.9 million transfer passengers, accounting for 27 per cent of the...
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India Clears ₹100 Billion ATF Stabilisation Package Amid West Asia Crisis
The ATF price stabilisation mechanism will operate for 36 months, subject to annual review or until the support amount is fully recovered, whichever comes first. Reeling from the high cost of aviation turbine fuel (ATF) since the start of the West Asia conflict in March this year, scheduled Indian carriers are in for some relief...