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Delhi HC refuses to stay order recognising DIAL as sole custodian of airport, Aerocity solid waste

November 11, 2025 10:11 am

The Delhi High Court has sought responses from Delhi International Airport Ltd and Airports Authority of India and is due to hear the matter on November 28.

Agartala to get air connectivity to Bagdogra in West Bengal, travelling to Darjeeling set to get easier

October 26, 2025 10:28 pm

In addition, the Agartala-Silchar flight service will resume on October 28 after being discontinued nearly 30 years ago.

Top 10 most connected airports in the world 2025: Delhi’s IGI slips in global ranking

September 26, 2025 10:37 am

Top 10 most connected airports in the world 2025 list: OAG’s 2025 study shows London Heathrow retaining its No. 1 spot, while Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport has dropped 15 places from last year.

AAI Junior Executive Recruitment 2025: Registration for 976 posts opens today

August 28, 2025 9:04 am

The AAI JE recruitment application window will remain open until September 27. Applicants are advised to fill the application form for AAI Junior Executive well before the deadline to avoid any last-minute technical issues.

India's top 10 largest airports by area in 2025: The #1 isn't DEL, BOM, or BLR

July 27, 2025 9:56 am

India's top 10 largest airports by area in 2025 list: Even though New Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) is one of the busiest airports in the world and in India, Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) in Hyderabad is the country's largest airport by area.

No construction in 20-km radius of Noida airport without NOC

July 13, 2025 1:24 am

Earlier this week, The Indian Express had reported that over 90% of the work at the airport has been completed, and the remaining tasks will likely be completed by September 30

Kolkata Airport introduces exclusive culinary masterclasses in lounge with Chef Rango Mukherjee

July 04, 2025 12:11 pm

With an inaugural session of tawa veg pulao on July 3, Chef Mukherjee will conduct sessions at the airport’s Travel Food Services Lounge every Thursday .

Maharashtra’s first heliport to come up at Hadapsar Gliding Centre in Pune: Union MoS Murlidhar Mohol

May 27, 2025 2:00 pm

The gliding centre is currently being transferred to the Airports Authority of India (AAI) after which a DPR will be prepared for the new project, Union MoS for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol said.

Top 10 busiest airports by passenger traffic in 2024-25: Guess which Indian airport ranks 9th globally

May 23, 2025 7:24 am

Top 10 busiest airports by passenger traffic in 2024-25 list: New Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) has emerged as the busiest airport by passenger traffic in India and globally.

Second airport for Bengaluru: AAI team inspects two sites off Kanakapura Road

April 08, 2025 10:44 pm

The Airports Authority of India team is scheduled to inspect the third shortlisted site on Wednesday.

AIRPORTS AUTHORITY OF INDIA VIDEOS

Kannur International Airport Set to Take Flight

June 22, 2020 6:08 pm

Kannur International Airport (KIAL), the fourth in Kerala, will be dedicated to the nation on December 9. The airport will offer better access to travellers from north Kerala and parts of Karnataka like Coorg.

Organisers allegedly cancel TM Krishna concert after a campaign by right-wing trolls

June 22, 2020 6:11 pm

He was called an “anti-national”, a “converted bigot” and an “urban naxal” by trolls. But Airports Authority of India, one of the organisers, has said the “postponement” is not because of trolls.

Airports Authority of India organizes Cycle Expedition for Green and Clean India

February 15, 2016 4:32 pm

New Delhi, Feb 15 (ANI): Air pollution and green house gas emissions are posing severe challenges to our health. Sensitizing people on issues relating to pollution, Airports Authority of India organized the All India Relay Cycle Expedition 2015-16 with green India and clean India messages. The aim of the cycle relay was to spread awareness on pollution control and promote cycling as a healthy practice. The expedition was flagged off by senior officials of Airports Authority of India from Rajiv Gandhi Bhawan in New Delhi. Seventy-five cyclists will cover more than 1,600 kilometers, touching over 20 cities spread over 5 states in a span of 23 days. The 5-leg expedition will cover Gwalior, Kota, Udaipur, Jaipur and will return to New Delhi on 9th March. Cycling is one of the most sustainable and environment-friendly transportation modes and the Airports Authority of India is initiating a green campaign in this direction for its own staff. Apart from promoting healthy and environment friendly habits, Airports Authority of India also undertakes several sports related initiatives and organizes sports activities throughout the country. As part of the green initiative, Airports Authority of India has also installed solar lighting in new terminals, water harvesting and the sewage water is being used for horticulture.

Khajuraho gets new airport terminal

January 23, 2016 3:31 pm

Khajuraho, Jan 23 (ANI): Civil Aviation Minister P. Ashok Gajapathi Raju today inaugurated a new terminal building at the Khajuraho Airport in Madhya Pradesh. Tourism Minister Mahesh Sharma, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Chairman of Airports Authority of India R K Srivastava and other leaders and officials were present on the occasion. The new facilities at the Khajuraho Airport will allow more flights to commence their services and help bring in more visitors.The new facilities at the Khajuraho Airport will allow more flights to commence their services and help bring in more visitors. The new terminal, constructed at a cost of Rs. 91 crores, is equipped with facilities of international standard. Though it continues to handle domestic flights, it has a capacity of handling 100 international flights in future.Better air connectivity at Khajuraho will bring in more domestic and foreign tourists to see its medieval age Hindu and Jain temple complexes which are recognized as UNESCO World Heritage sites.

AAI to make airport facilities as commercially viable

January 23, 2016 12:50 pm

New Delhi, Jan 23 (ANI): The Airports Authority of India will enhance its marketing strategy to make airports more operationally and commercially viable. At the Airport Marketing Conference held recently in New Delhi, the officials and experts chalked out a strategy to make commercial use of airport infrastructure in the country. Formed in April 1995, the Airports Authority of India manages 125 destinations, including 77 domestic and 21 international airports in the country. The Authority is also looking at focusing on the cargo segment to boost its revenues. It has been undertaking the International Cargo handling operations at international airports including Chennai, Kolkata, Lucknow, Coimbatore, Amritsar and Guwahati. Similarly, the Authority has identified 24 domestic airports across five regions, including three civil enclaves to develop such integrated facilities. They include Port Blair, Coimbatore, Jaipur, Raipur, Ahmedabad and others. The Airports Authority of India, which has developed infrastructure at many of its airports, is looking forward to make its commercial use.

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