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Vijayawada Airport director M Lakshmikanth Reddy announced that the upcoming new terminal, expected to be completed by October, will enable the implementation of a hub-and-spoke model for international passengers. The terminal will feature six aerobridges, multi-level operations, and advanced facilities.

India's annual airport passenger handling capacity has crossed 580 million, significantly higher than the 420 million passengers handled in 2025-26, the government informed Parliament. The country now has 166 operational airports, with 25 greenfield airport projects approved to meet future demand

Teams from the Airports Authority of India (AAI) conducted a survey in Adilabad for the proposed airport project, assessing potential obstacles and surrounding areas. The plan includes a defence-civil airport with modern facilities, a 2.5 kilometre runway, and an air traffic control centre.

Union Civil Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu said the new terminal at Rajahmundry Airport is nearing completion and will be inaugurated soon. He directed officials to finish works by March 31, saying the upgrade will boost tourism and regional connectivity

Wings India 2026, South Asia’s largest civil aviation event, opened in Hyderabad with participation from 131 companies, including Boeing, Airbus, Embraer, HAL, Air India and IndiGo. The event showcased 34 aircraft and helicopters, with HAL unveiling its civil aviation strategy to expand its footprint from 6 percent to 25 percent.

Two key road projects at AoC Circle and Rasoolpura in Secunderabad Cantonment await approval from the Defence Estates Office. The SCB CEO said clearances are needed due to litigation and airport funnel-zone restrictions. SCB also fixed new entry fees for Picket Garden.

The CBI has booked a senior Airports Authority of India manager in Dehradun for allegedly siphoning off Rs 232 crore into his personal accounts. An internal audit uncovered fictitious assets, inflated entries, and unauthorized transfers, leading to a formal complaint

The Air India tragedy in Ahmedabad underscores the need for strategic reforms, focusing on improving infrastructure, modernising regulations, and addressing financial sustainability in India’s aviation sector

The Airports Authority of India has recovered the black box from the crashed Air India flight AI-171. Preliminary reports point to possible bird strike-induced engine failure. Relief efforts are ongoing amid fears of hostel collapse at the impact site

There was no casualty in the accident that occurred on Friday. An inquiry into the accident has been initiated by the IAF authorities

The Telangana government has been appealing to the Central government to accord permission for construction of an airport at Mamnoor since long

A proposal for construction of the new airport at Nagarjuna Sagar has been under consideration as it would help develop the place as a tourism hub giving access to the places of tourism importance in both the Telugu States.

The new route is set to meet the growing demand for travel between India and Southeast Asia, says a senior AAI official

According to Airports Authority of India, the purpose of the stop is crew rest, Flight Duty Time Limitations and refuelling

RGIA served a total of 2,50,42,282 passengers, including both international and domestic travelers, marking a significant growth compared to the previous fiscal year.

On September 8, Air India AI 415 and 416 were cancelled, and this suspension will continue through September 9, 10, and 11.

Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Friday released a coffee table book on traditional and local architecture of various terminal buildings at AAI airports

Congestion at the airports in the past several months was monitored by Home Minister Amit Shah himself, said AAI chairman

The govt has already allocated Rs 100 crore for the Warangal Airport Expansion. It will play a pivotal role in the region's development.

Airports Authority of India is back in the black, raking in a profit of Rs 3,400 crore in the fiscal ended March