Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation, KC Venugopal told the Rajya Sabha on December 10 that the government has constantly been responding to changing scenario and undertaking sector-specific measures to facilitate and enable growth of the civil aviation sector.
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Category: Aviation & Airports
Kerala govt okays Rs 133 cr for Kannur airport
A financial action plan of Rs 133 crore for the Kannur airport has been approved by the Kerala State Cabinet. The State Chief Minister Oommen Chandy said that the amount is being sanctioned to bridge the viability gap as there will be delay in getting loans from banks.
Kerala govt okays Rs 133 cr for Kannur airport
A financial action plan of Rs 133 crore for the Kannur airport has been approved by the Kerala State Cabinet. The State Chief Minister Oommen Chandy said that the amount is being sanctioned to bridge the viability gap as there will be delay in getting loans from banks.
India to become 3rd biggest aviation market by 2020
Union Minister of Civil Aviation Ajit Singh on December 2 said that India is readying to become the third biggest aviation market in the world by 2020. As per the growth projections, the air passenger traffic is estimated to double by 2019-20, the Minister hoped.
India to become 3rd biggest aviation market by 2020
Union Minister of Civil Aviation Ajit Singh on December 2 said that India is readying to become the third biggest aviation market in the world by 2020. As per the growth projections, the air passenger traffic is estimated to double by 2019-20, the Minister hoped.
New terminal in Mumbai airport to open on Jan 15
A new integrated terminal at Mumbai airport is ready for opening on January 15 and Air IndiaÂ’s Newark-Mumbai flight will be the first to arrive at the new terminal, say media reports. During the flight arrival transition, international operations will be suspended for a few hours.
New terminal in Mumbai airport to open on Jan 15
A new integrated terminal at Mumbai airport is ready for opening on January 15 and Air IndiaÂ’s Newark-Mumbai flight will be the first to arrive at the new terminal, say media reports. During the flight arrival transition, international operations will be suspended for a few hours.
Air Costa to launch flights from Hyd on Dec 10
Regional airline from Andhra Pradesh Air Costa is starting its operation from Hyderabad from this December 10. Air Costa was launched in October by the LEPL Group. The airline is to operate flights from Hyderabad to Chennai, Vijayawada, Jaipur, Ahmedabad and Bangalore.
Expansion joints a must in every construction
The term expansion joints, refer to the isolation joints provided within a structure to permit the separate segment of the structural frame to expand and contract in response to temperature changes without adversely affecting the structural integrity or serviceability. The need for expansion joints in buildings may be determined initially on an empirical basis.
Expediting executions
PK Borthakur, Director (Offshore), ONGC, has over 36 years of experience in exploration and production (E&P) business. He is functional Director on Board of ONGC and also on Board of Directors in OPaL & Pawan Hans Ltd. As Director (Offshore), he is responsible for Offshore Assets which contribute 70 per cent of ONGC's oil and gas production.

