Airlines and private charter operators have opposed the government´s draft policy on air connectivity to regional and remote areas, saying it will have severe impact on their financial strength.
Category: Aviation & Airports
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Govt to relook airport privatisation plan
The Union government is to relook the process of privatisation of six major airports started by the previous government. Civil Aviation Minister Ashok Gajapati Raju has suggested fresh broad-based consultations between the Centre
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Pvt airports oppose regional connectivity policy
The Association of Private Airport Operators (APAO) has opposed the Civil Aviation Ministry´s proposed regional connectivity policy, saying the destinations included in the proposal lacked traffic potential
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RFQ for Mopa airport finalised
The request for quotation (RFQ) for the proposed international airport in North Goa´s Mopa village has been finalised by a steering committee led by Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar.
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Modernisation of Chennai, Kolkata airports on hold
Modernisation of the Chennai and Kolkata airports will be delayed as the airports no longer figure on the list of facilities to be modernised through public-private partnership.
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Airbus in talks for stake in GMR´s MRO unit
The GMR Group is in discussion with Airbus for a possible stake sale in its aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) unit in Hyderabad.
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High-end robotic security system at Kochi airport
A Rs 12 crore high-end robotic security system, which can handle improvised explosive device, hazardous chemicals and hijacking threats, was today launched at the Kochi international airport.
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High-end robotic security system at Kochi airport
A Rs 12 crore high-end robotic security system, which can handle improvised explosive device, hazardous chemicals and hijacking threats, was today launched at the Kochi international airport.
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MIAL inks pact with Oasis for airport land development
Mumbai International Airport (MIAL) awarded 1.16 million sq ft of land parcel at the airport for Rs 580 crore to Oasis Realty for commercial development.
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NMIA project cost escalates
The cost of the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) project has escalated by around Rs 400 crore due to various delays.