DELHI AIRPORT
AAI issues show cause notice to Delhi airport operator DIAL State-owned AAI has issued a show-cause notice to Delhi airport operator DIAL due to structural weaknesses found during an IIT Delhi study after a roof collapse at Terminal 1, resulting in a fatality. Following the incident, further strengthening is...
03 Dec, 2024, 10.02 PM ISTDelayed flights: Delhi airport sets up special enclosures to accommodate passengers Special enclosures at Delhi airport's terminals help passengers from delayed flights quickly return to the terminal without going through the usual security checks. These enclosures, available for both domestic and international passengers, aim to r...
02 Dec, 2024, 01.20 PM ISTSingapore Airlines pilots forget to apply parking brake, plane rolls back at Delhi Airport A Singapore Airlines A380 experienced a rollback incident at Delhi Airport after landing from Singapore. The pilots reportedly forgot to apply the parking brake. The aircraft rolled back slightly on the sloped parking bay. The pilots quickly correct...
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Air India to set up Aircraft Maintenance Training Institute in Bengaluru Air India is establishing an aircraft maintenance training institute in Bengaluru. The institute will offer a four-year aircraft maintenance engineering program certified by the DGCA. The program will combine classroom learning with practical traini...
22 Nov, 2024, 01.28 PM ISTDomestic airlines' fleet to touch 1,400 planes in 5 years India's domestic airlines are projected to expand their fleet size to 1,400 aircraft within the next five years, a significant increase from the current 800, driven by major orders from airlines like IndiGo and Air India.
21 Nov, 2024, 01.55 PM ISTFlight departure delayed may not be comfort denied: Deplaned passengers can reboard without rescreening after 2-hour tarmac delay Passengers stranded at Delhi Airport due to fog-related flight delays exceeding two hours will soon be allowed to deplane and reboard without repeating security checks. This initiative aims to alleviate passenger inconvenience and optimise slot util...
21 Nov, 2024, 06.56 AM ISTAviation minister holds review meeting; asks airlines to inform passengers on flight delays India's Civil Aviation Minister led a meeting on fog preparedness, urging airlines to proactively inform passengers about fog-related delays. Airlines were also instructed to fully staff check-in counters to minimize inconvenience during disruptions...
20 Nov, 2024, 08.40 PM ISTDelhi airport: 15 flights diverted, over 100 flights delayed due to bad weather Delhi airport experienced significant disruptions on Monday due to poor visibility caused by bad weather. Over 100 flights were delayed, and 15 flights were diverted to other cities like Jaipur, Dehradun, and Lucknow.
19 Nov, 2024, 01.21 PM ISTFlight operations hit at Delhi Airport as smog hinders visibility Dense smog wreaked havoc at Delhi airport, causing significant flight disruptions on Monday. Over 400 departing flights were delayed, and 15 were canceled due to poor visibility. Arriving flights also experienced delays and cancellations, with some ...
19 Nov, 2024, 12.07 AM ISTDelhi Airport hit by severe fog: Over 160 flights delayed, 11 cancelled, IndiGo, SpiceJet issue advisory Dense fog in Delhi is causing significant disruptions at Indira Gandhi International Airport, leading to flight delays and diversions. Nine flights were diverted on Monday, and over 160 experienced delays due to poor visibility. Airlines are advisin...
18 Nov, 2024, 03.40 PM ISTDelhi Airport issues advisory for passengers amid city's rising air pollution Delhi Airport is operating normally despite 'severe' air pollution and the implementation of 'Low Visibility Procedures'. Passengers are advised to contact their airlines for flight updates. The city's air quality remains a concern, with AQI levels ...
14 Nov, 2024, 10.33 AM ISTDelhi air quality: Flight operations affected over bad weather Delhi airport faced flight disruptions Wednesday morning. Dense fog reduced visibility, leading to diversions. The city's air quality worsened, impacting operations. Pollution levels reached 'very poor' and 'severe' categories in several areas. The ...
13 Nov, 2024, 11.26 AM ISTAfghanistan denies permission to Vistara's Frankfurt-bound plane to use airspace after bomb threat A Vistara flight from Delhi to Frankfurt was forced to return due to a bomb threat that led Afghanistan authorities to deny airspace access. The Boeing 787 with over 240 passengers landed safely back in Delhi. The bomb threat was classified as 'non-...
21 Oct, 2024, 12.00 AM ISTVistara's Delhi-London flight diverted to Frankfurt after bomb threat A Vistara flight from Delhi to London was diverted to Frankfurt due to a bomb threat received via social media. The flight landed safely, and security checks are underway. Additionally, an Akasa Air flight from Bengaluru to Mumbai faced a security a...
19 Oct, 2024, 07.12 AM ISTAkasa Air Delhi-Bengaluru flight receives bomb threat, diverted back to Delhi An Akasa Air flight from Delhi to Bengaluru with 174 passengers received a bomb threat. The flight is being diverted to Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi as a precaution. Emergency Response teams are monitoring the situation, and the land...
16 Oct, 2024, 02.37 PM ISTAfter diversion to Canada, Air India flight resumes journey to Chicago Air India Express flight to Chicago was diverted to Iqaluit, Canada due to a bomb threat but later resumed its journey with assistance from Canadian authorities. Passengers were transported on a Canadian Air Force aircraft. Air India is cooperating ...
16 Oct, 2024, 11.20 AM ISTAir India flight from Delhi to Chicago diverted to Canada's Iqaluit airport after bomb threat An Air India flight from Delhi to Chicago was diverted to Iqaluit Airport in Canada on October 15 due to a bomb threat posted online. As a precaution, the airline stated that both the aircraft and passengers are being re-screened according to securi...
15 Oct, 2024, 06.05 PM ISTGovt ropes in CBRI to advise airport operators on structural aspects The government has engaged CBRI to guide airport operators on structural aspects after a canopy collapse at Delhi's Terminal 1. Structural studies by IIT Delhi and IIT Madras are underway. AAI is inspecting minor and major airports. Findings will in...
06 Oct, 2024, 02.10 PM ISTPlane over train: Delhi Airport to launch air train by 2028 Delhi Airport will have a 7.7km automated people mover connecting Terminals 2/3 and 1 by 2028. The majority of the route will be elevated to minimize costs. The air train will have four stops for seamless transfers. Costs will be managed without add...
03 Oct, 2024, 11.38 AM ISTNoida Airport Launch: With the first flight set to take off on April 17, what makes this a vital deadline? Noida International Airport will begin domestic and international commercial flights on April 17 next year, following a discussion led by NIAL. Originally scheduled to open in September, it is crucial to meet this deadline to avoid potential delays,...
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