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PM Modi Looks East to Future After Bhogapuram Airport Unveiling

PM Modi Looks East to Future After Bhogapuram Airport Unveiling

The Prime Minister reiterated his resolve to build the Visakhapatnam Economic Region into a leading industrial hub. With the expansion of airport infrastructure and the rise of new‑age industries, India envisions Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh as a major growth engine for Asia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi told a 200,000‑strong ecstatic crowd near the port city on...

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India to Develop 44 Airports Under Hub‑and‑Spoke Plan, Civil Aviation Secretary Says

India to Develop 44 Airports Under Hub‑and‑Spoke Plan, Civil Aviation Secretary Says

With airports and passenger traffic rising, the government targets adding 60 more airports to the scheme within three years. India plans to develop 44 airports under a phased hub‑and‑spoke strategy aimed at transforming the country into a global aviation hub, Civil Aviation Secretary Samir Kumar Sinha said on Tuesday. “We will gradually develop four aviation...

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Naidu Fast‑Tracks Dholera International Airport Operationalisation

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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GMR Charts Multi‑Phase Roadmap to Transform Nagpur Airport into India’s Heartland Hub

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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Delhi Airport Transfer Traffic Hits 27%, Reinforces Hub Status

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...