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Badminton Nationals | AAI men and Maharashtra women triumph

AAI and Maharashtra bagged the men's and women's team titles in the 76th Inter-State-Inter-Zonal and 85th Senior National badminton championships.

The Hindu

Badminton National Championship | Lakshya Sen will be the star attraction

Lakshya Sen to compete in 76th Inter-State-Inter-Zonal & 85th Senior National Badminton Championships, with AAI & Indian Railways teams as favourites.

The Hindu

Parandur airport project gets no objection for site clearance from Ministry of Defence

On October 25, 2023, the Defence Ministry gave its nod for the Parandur airport but with some ‘stipulated conditions’, Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation V. K. Singh said

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Despite increasing passenger patronage, two airports in Kerala continue to make loss

Kerala's four airports show mixed results: Calicut and Cochin returned to growth post-COVID, Kannur has been making losses since 2018 due to high capital investment and lack of 'point of call' status. Thiruvananthapuram, taken over by Adani Group in 2021, made a record profit pre-pandemic, but has since incurred a…

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‘Alliance Air owes ₹83.38 crore to AAI’

Alliance Air, a govt-run airline, owes AAI ₹83.38 crore, followed by Biman Bangladesh (₹4.02 crore), SpiceJet (₹2.13 crore), British Airways (₹1.85 crore), Emirates (₹1.44 crore), Qatar Airways (₹1.01 crore) & IndiGo. Total dues of all airlines to AAI is ₹95 crore.

The Hindu

For years, the FBI quietly stopped tracking anti-Arab violence and hate crimes

When the FBI developed its program to collect hate crime data, it included a category to track anti-Arab incidents. But this code was dropped, masking the scale of the problem.

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Air connectivity being planned for Thanjavur

TN govt working to get passenger air connectivity for Thanjavur. Industries Minister T.R.B. Rajaa met Defence Secretary & Civil Aviation Sec. to expedite work. AAI has 26.5 acres of land & proposed to develop airport as civil enclave. TN govt helping to construct 4-lane approach road. Project to boost economic…

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AAI employees refuse to join Adani Group as joint operation ends in three airports

The three-year joint operation by the employees of the AAI and the Adani Group has been completed in three airports, namely Ahmedabad, Mangaluru, and Lucknow, but not a single AAI employee in these airports was ready to accept the offer letter of the private concessionaire.

The Hindu

Arab American backing for Biden sinks over ‘rock-solid’ Israel support

Poll from AAI shows increase in discrimination against Arab Americans and increase in support for Donald Trump

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Kerala govt. hands over land to AAI for Calicut airport RESA expansion

Kerala govt hands over 12.48 acres to AAI for Calicut Int'l Airport expansion. Land acquired from 76 landholders in two months. Expansion of runway end safety area (RESA) to 240m from 90m to enhance safety standards.

The Hindu

Successful runway friction test at Kalaburagi Airport

AAI conducted a runway friction test at Kalaburagi Airport to ensure the safety of aircraft operations. The test showed that the new pavement surface has sufficient skid resistance to meet the minimum requirements for safe aircraft operations. The SVFT system is used by airports worldwide to measure the friction coefficient…

The Hindu

CISF to take over security of Gannavaram international airport in Andhra Pradesh soon

The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) will soon take over the security of the Vijayawada International Airport at Gannavaram in Krishna district. At present, the security of the airport is being handled by various agencies. Recently, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) has decided to step up the security and…

The Hindu

Beyond the bebinca; exploring Goa’s sweet tooth

The world of Goan sweets is diverse, delicious, and often seasonal. In Goan homes, there is an old, dying practice of eating a sweet — typically made with coconut and madachem godd (black palm jaggery) — in the month of August. Local fruits and vegetables, besides the ubiquitous coconut and…

The Hindu

Ayodhya’s Maryada Purushottam Shri Ram Airport to host its maiden flight in January

Ayodhya’s Maryada Purushottam Shri Ram Airport is ready to host its maiden flight along with the opening of Ram Temple in January. It’s a race against time for those working to make it happen. A report:

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T.N. government to come up with action plan for development of tech cities: IT Minister Palanivel Thiaga Rajan

TN govt to soon come up with action plan for tech cities in State. Land identified in Coimbatore for self-contained complex with residential, commercial, retail, office and entertainment spaces. Expansion of Coimbatore International Airport pending. Govt to lease land to AAI if airport is run by private player, else fair…

The Hindu

Concern over runway clipping at Calicut airport blows over

AAI invites tenders for RESA extension at Calicut Int'l Airport; State govt expedites land acquisition process. Govt to acquire 14.5 acre from Nediyiruppu & Pallikkal villages; MP requests Civil Aviation Minister to restart wide-body flights without waiting for completion of RESA expansion.

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Airport underpass plan shelved; AAI-NHAI to fund diversion of Mysuru-Nanjangud highway

The proposed underpass below the runway of the Mysuru airport has been shelved and instead the Mysuru-Nanjangud highway will be diverted.

The Hindu

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AAI yet to make a tangible economic gain by leasing Thiruvananthapuram airport

Six airports privatised by Centre have contributed ₹896 cr as PPF to AAI. Thiruvananthapuram airport, handed to Adani Group, contributed ₹91.12 cr. AAI expected to earn ₹179 cr in FY20-21, but earned only ₹91.12 cr. Expansion plans need 36 acres, yet to be provided by State. Adani Group paid ₹476.15…

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NLCIL inks pact with Airports Authority of India to provide communication, surveillance and air traffic management services at the company’s brownfield airport in Neyveli

NLCIL has signed a pact with AAI to provide communication, navigation, surveillance and air traffic management services at its brownfield Airport in Neyveli. The airport is being developed under the Udan scheme to promote air connectivity. An MoU was signed by NLCIL and AAI, and another agreement will soon be…

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Night flights from Visakhapatnam International Airport to be stopped from November 15 till March-end

Night flights from Visakhapatnam Int'l Airport to be stopped Nov 15-Mar 2024 due to runway resurfacing. Affects dozen flights & tour operators' businesses. Navy controls ATC and AAI civil enclave. Airlines informed, may revise schedules. SpiceJet announces 2 flights from Aug 10. TTOA worries about overseas flight.

The Hindu

Calicut airport likely to lose its runway length

Calicut Int'l Airport faces runway length reduction of 160m on both ends for RESA construction, unless State govt intervenes. MP of Malappuram warns this will "clip the wings" of the airport, as large flights will no longer be able to operate. Govt accused of slow land acquisition.

Reason

Automotive Lobby: EPA's Vehicle Emission Standards 'Neither Reasonable Nor Achievable'

The group stresses that it supports the government's ultimate goal of electrification, but the method of achieving that goal should be realistic.

The Hindu

Kerala in a bind over runway expansion at two airports

The Hindu

Mysuru-Nanjangud highway to be upgraded to six lane roads, existing alignment to be changed

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) will take up the six-laning works of the Mysuru-Nanjangud stretch of NH-766 with a change in alignment consequent to the proposed extension of the Mysuru airport runway.

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