The Odisha government has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Airports Authority of India (AAI) for developing an airport at Jharsuguda in western Odisha at a cost of Rs 210 crore.
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Enhancing air connectivity
The 4th International Exhibition & Conference on Civil Aviation, 'India Aviation 2014' discussed the huge untapped potential in the Indian aviation sector.
Air Costa plans to invest Rs 618 cr
The first regional airline from Andhra Pradesh Air Costa has unveiled plans to invest about Rs 618 crore ($100 million) over the next two years and about Rs 3,092 crore ($500 million) over 15 years. It plans to have a fleet size of 25 aircraft by 2018.
Govt to set up SPV for manufacturing advanced aircrafts
A High-Level Committee, headed by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh decided to set up a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) for development and production of a civilian aircraft, of a 70-100 seater range. According to the proposal, the proposed SPV would gain design capabilities from National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL), Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and other institutions in
Govt to set up new aviation regulator with more power
Government is considering a proposal to set up Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), which would be a new regulator in the sector by replacing the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). Government wants to replace DGCA with the proposed regulator because the former has limited delegation of financial powers and hence it is "incapable of making adeq
Govt to implement 8 airport projects in 2013
Eight airports would be set up in 2013 in tier II and tier III towns across the country by the Airport Authority of India (AAI) in partnership with private sector and the state governments, reports indicate. These eight projects are part of the government's plan to set up nearly 50 airports in tier II and tier III towns across the country in the coming years. Industry watchers welcomed the move by the government to set up airports in small towns across the coun
Govt to implement 8 airport projects in 2013
Eight airports would be set up in 2013 in tier II and tier III towns across the country by the Airport Authority of India (AAI) in partnership with private sector and the state governments, reports indicate. These eight projects are part of the government's plan to set up nearly 50 airports in tier II and tier III towns across the country in the coming years. Industry watchers welcomed the move by the government to set up airports in small towns across the coun
AAI set to get land for two airport expansion projects
According to media reports, the Tamil Nadu government is set to handover land for the expansion of Madurai and Tuticorin airports to the Airports Authority of India (AAI). For the Madurai airport project, the state government is set to issue acquisition notification, while for the Tuticorin project, the process of issuing acquisition notification would be completed soon, reports indic
Govt to upgrade Juhu airport for Rs 20 bn
Media reports indicate that the union government approved a Rs 2,000 crore project to extend the runway of Juhu airport in Mumbai by 650 metre into the sea. The project, which is part of the overall plan to redevelop the airport, is intended to begin operation of private jet and small turboprop and ATR in
Domestic airports face challenges in becoming international hub
Industry watchers point out the challenges for airports in India to become international hub for Indian airline companies. An airport must have two prerequisites to become an effective hub. First, it needs a strong anchor airline operating out of the airport, as Emirates does from Dubai or Deutsche Lufthansa AG from


