In a move to slash cost of aircraft production India and Russia are planning production of two types of commercial aircraft in India. The move is expected to cut down the cost of aircraft production by 40 per cent, say media reports. Both the countries eye possible production of Russia's Superjet 100 regional airliner and a future Irkut MS-21 jetliner on the territory of India.
Category: Aviation & Airports
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Maldives airport shares to be sold to people
By keeping majority of shares of the Male airport Ibrahim Nasir International Airport, the Maldivian government has decided to sell remaining shares of the gateway airport to the citizens of the country.
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Dibrugarh Airport in Assam gets aerobridge facility
At Assam's Dibrugarh Airport, two aerobridges became operational in the new terminal building of the airport on October 3. Paban Singh Ghatowar, Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region inaugurated the aerobridges. Dibrugarh is the third airport to have the facility of aero-bridges after Kolkata and Guwahati airports in the region.
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Air services to Rameswaram, Kanyakumari
Experts say air connectivity to tourist spots like Kanyakumari, RamĂÂeswaram in the country will improve the growth of such tourism centres. As per a proposal of the Union Civil Aviation MinistryĂâs proposal, one can expect a 20-seater or a 40-seater passenger aircraft to land in a civilian airport in Kanyakumari or RamĂÂeswaram.
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Mumbai airport to get 100 AEDs for medical emergencies
To handle any medical emergencies at Mumbai airport, 100 new Automated External Defibilirators (AEDs) will be installed by the year end. The AED is a portable device that can automatically diagnose a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA), and help save life with the press of a button, stated a release.
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Ten more Indian airports to adopt SITA services
The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has chosen world's leading specialist in air transport communications and information technology SITAĂâs next generation airport management system to transform operations at ten airports across India. The system enhances the passenger journey for 42 million passengers.
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GMR divests majority stake in GUEL
In line with GMR Group's Asset Right and Asset Light Strategy, GMR Highways has signed a definitive agreement with India Infrastructure Fund (IIF) to divest 74 per cent stake in GMR Ulundurpet Expressways (GUEL).
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Pvt firms to invest Rs. 4,250 cr in 6 airports
Private companies are likely to invest Rs 4,250 crore in airports at Chennai, Lucknow, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Guwahati and Jaipur. The Union government has identified these airports for privatisation in the current financial year.
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IDD seeks legal opinion on contract termination
The Infrastructure Development Department (IDD) of Karnataka government would seek the opinion of the Law Department on terminating the contract given to Gulbarga Airport Development (GADL) for the greenfield airport project.
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Tatas race for Chennai, Kolkata airport projects
Tata Group is likely to bid for 100 per cent stake in two airport projects Chennai and Kolkata airports.