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Mumbai Airport to handle 100 departure, arrivals from Tuesday

Mumbai Airport to handle 100 departure, arrivals from Tuesday

Tue, Jun 16, 2020

AAI-GVK group operated Mumbai Airport will now handle 100 departures and arrivals from Tuesday, the Mumbai International Airport Ltd (MIAL) has said

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Cyclone Bulbul Update: Kolkata Airport to suspend operations from 6 pm

Cyclone Bulbul Update: Kolkata Airport to suspend operations from 6 pm

Sat, Nov 09, 2019

Cyclone Bulbul: The Airport Authority of India (AAI) on Saturday has said it will suspend operations at the Kolkata airport, owing to the expected landfall of Cyclone Bulbul, as a precautionary measure. 

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Jewar Airport: AAI vs GMR - How partners may become competitors for this Rs 16k cr Greater Noida aviation project

Jewar Airport: AAI vs GMR - How partners may become competitors for this Rs 16k cr Greater Noida aviation project

Sun, Oct 13, 2019

The big Rs 16,000 cr Greater Noida project of Jewar Airport could turn the two partners into competitors as the bidding process for the airport begins has begun.

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Big aviation boost! Hindon airport commercial operations to begin next month

Big aviation boost! Hindon airport commercial operations to begin next month

Fri, Jun 14, 2019

In a big boost to the aviation sector, the newly inaugurated Hindon air base (for civilian purposes) could see the start of commercial operations of flights in first week of July.

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Adani Group emerges highest bidder for Guwahati airport

Adani Group emerges highest bidder for Guwahati airport

Wed, Feb 27, 2019

Adani Group has emerged as the highest bidder to operate Guwahati airport, a senior AAI official said Tuesday. 

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Six airports' privatisation: AAI receives 32 technical bids from 10 firms

Six airports' privatisation: AAI receives 32 technical bids from 10 firms

Sun, Feb 17, 2019

A total of 32 technical bids have been received from 10 companies to operate six airports that are currently under AAI's management, senior officials said Saturday.

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Privatisation of airports: AAI receives 32 technical bids from 10 companies

Privatisation of airports: AAI receives 32 technical bids from 10 companies

Sat, Feb 16, 2019

The last date to submit technical bids was February 14. AAI will open the financial bids on February 25. The winning bids will be announced on February 28.  

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Cabinet nod to regularization of allowances for key AAI staff

Cabinet nod to regularization of allowances for key AAI staff

Wed, Feb 06, 2019

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the regularization of certain allowances being paid over and above the 50 per cent ceiling to certain employees of the Airports Authority of India (AAI).

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aai.aero AAI Recruitment 2019: Apply for 264 apprentice posts before 18 February; check for salary details and more

aai.aero AAI Recruitment 2019: Apply for 264 apprentice posts before 18 February; check for salary details and more

Tue, Feb 05, 2019

Airports Authority of India (AAI) has invited applications for the 264 posts of Graduate Apprentice, Trade Apprentice, Diploma Apprentice and other. Interested candidates can apply to the post through the prescribed format on or before 18 February 2019.

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Airports Authority employees protest against govt move to privatise 6 airports

Airports Authority employees protest against govt move to privatise 6 airports

Wed, Dec 05, 2018

Hundreds of employees of state-owned Airports Authority of India (AAI) Tuesday staged protests across the country against the government's decision to privatise six profit-making airports, according to a union representative. 

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Airport Authority threatens to seize Sahara's Mumbai hotel

Airport Authority threatens to seize Sahara's Mumbai hotel

Sat, Dec 01, 2018

In yet another blow to the beleaguered Sahara Group, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) has terminated the lease of the posh Hotel Sahara Star and threatened on Friday to seize the prime property situated outside Mumbai Airport. 

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Cabinet approves leasing out of 6 airports under PPP model

Cabinet approves leasing out of 6 airports under PPP model

Fri, Nov 09, 2018

The Union Cabinet on Thursday approved the leasing out of six airports -- Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Lucknow, Guwahati, Thiruvananthapuram and Mangaluru -- for operation, management and development under the Public Private Partnership (PPP).

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AAI recruitment 2018: Apply for Junior Assistant posts in Fire Service Dept

AAI recruitment 2018: Apply for Junior Assistant posts in Fire Service Dept

Tue, Nov 06, 2018

AAI recruitment 2018: The Airport Authority of India (AAI) has issued recruitment notification for Junior Assistant in Fire Service department for Eastern Region.

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Aviation: Govt invites bids for third round of Udan routes

Aviation: Govt invites bids for third round of Udan routes

Mon, Nov 05, 2018

The government has invited bids from interested operators for the third round of auctions for the Udan scheme, which is a subsidised low fare initiative to connect small cities and to help more masses fly.

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Airport in Guwahati connected to 3 destinations with direct flights now

Airport in Guwahati connected to 3 destinations with direct flights now

Sun, Oct 28, 2018

In a bid to improve air connectivity and promote tourism in the North East, Guwahati was connected to three destinations with direct flights from Sunday.

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Surat airport to operate overseas flights from October

Surat airport to operate overseas flights from October

Mon, Jul 23, 2018

Passengers from Surat will be able to travel to international destinations from the city airport, as it has been accorded the international status

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Flights to get costlier soon! Surge pricing coming to an airport near you

Flights to get costlier soon! Surge pricing coming to an airport near you

Tue, Jul 17, 2018

Aviation demand is soaring and everyone concerned is looking to charge more. And passengers will have to foot the bill, ultimately

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Govt working on comprehensive plan for aviation sector: Suresh Prabhu

Govt working on comprehensive plan for aviation sector: Suresh Prabhu

Fri, Jul 06, 2018

The government is in the process of coming out with a comprehensive plan for the aviation sector with deliverables by 2035, Civil Aviation Minister Suresh Prabhu said today.  

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Bound for Bengaluru, IndiGo flight suffers horror damage, rushes to land in Kolkata

Bound for Bengaluru, IndiGo flight suffers horror damage, rushes to land in Kolkata

Mon, Jun 25, 2018

Bound for Bengaluru, IndiGo flight returned to Kolkata after developing a crack in the windshield, shortly after take-off, an Airports Authority of India (AAI) official said. The IndiGo flight, with 168 passengers on board, made its way back to the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, a little over 15 minutes after take-off.

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AAI to spend Rs 2476 cr on Chennai Airport expansion; gets 'green nod

AAI to spend Rs 2476 cr on Chennai Airport expansion; gets 'green nod

Thu, Jun 14, 2018

The EAC, on being satisfied with the submissions of the project proponent (AAI), recommended the project for grant of environmental clearance and stipulated the following specific conditions along with other environmental conditions while considering for accord of environmental clearance.

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