For the last year or more, I have been posting the footfalls at top airports in the country. It evolved to have domestic, international and later the total footfalls. These are some of the most liked and retweeted tweets and widely shared on Telegram. Readers are always keen to understand things like why Bengaluru is … Continue reading These states handle maximum air traffic in India
Tag: Airports in India
Terminal utilization at Indian airports at 92.2%, most important airports operating over capacity
The Indian government released data related to per annum terminal traffic capacity against the demand at present in the country. The data was given out as an answer in Lok Sabha – the lower house of Indian parliament. This lists out data for 111 airports for year 2018-19 and lists out capacity of the terminal. … Continue reading Terminal utilization at Indian airports at 92.2%, most important airports operating over capacity
India adds another airport; Kalaburagi to get operational today as Star Air launches flights
The Narendra Modi led government in India has been on a mission to connect towns and cities with an ambitious Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) named UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik). While the bids received enthusiastic response, when it came to start the routes – the airlines have had a forgettable record. With just 25% … Continue reading India adds another airport; Kalaburagi to get operational today as Star Air launches flights
Plaque is unveiled to mark inauguration of Civil Terminal at Hindon
The Prime Minister of India, Sh. Narendra Modi, unveiled the plaque to mark the inauguration of Civil Terminal at Hindon. The civil enclave at Hindon Air Force station was first announced by the then secretary of Civil Aviation Mr. R.N. Choubin August 2017 to accommodate the flights under Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) – UDAN (Ude … Continue reading Plaque is unveiled to mark inauguration of Civil Terminal at Hindon
Aurangabad Airport: Ignored potential?
There are 37 UNESCO world heritage sites in India and the oldest two – Ajanta Caves & Ellora Caves are located near Aurangabad in the western Indian state of Maharashtra. An airport which got a new terminal about a decade ago, has enough apron space and a runway long enough to cater to narrow body … Continue reading Aurangabad Airport: Ignored potential?