DELHI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT LIMITED
Govt starts process of acquiring land worth over Rs 4,000 crore for second phase of Noida International Airport
The district is acquiring land from villages for Noida Airport's second phase. Resettlement and compensation are progressing. YIAPL plans test flights by November and aims for commercial operations by year's end. Completion delayed to April 2025. DS Mishra, Noida International Airport Limited, and four new vendors are addressing steel shortages. Farmers to resettle in Falaida Bangar.
Bengaluru airport tops in perishable exports from India for fourth year
Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport remains top Indian airport for perishable exports for 4th consecutive year, handling 63,188 metric tons in 2023-24, up 18% from previous year. It accounted for 28% of India's perishable exports, processed 44% of south India's total and 28% of national share for FY 2023-24.
Canopy collapse: Delhi Airport plans flight adjustments to ease congestion at T2 and T3
Delhi Airport is taking steps to reduce congestion at Terminals 2 and 3 following the temporary closure of T1 due to a canopy collapse. Ninety-three domestic IndiGo and SpiceJet flights have been relocated to T2 and T3. To further ease congestion, six flights will move from T2 to T3, and flight schedules will be adjusted to limit T2 departures to ten per hour. These measures will be implemented by July 8 after consultations with airlines.
Lufthansa plane experiences fire in wheel after landing at Delhi airport; lands safely
A Lufthansa A380 from Munich faced a wheel fire during landing at Delhi airport, landing safely but requiring checks and cancellation of the return flight due to spare parts unavailability. The incident affected 490 passengers, with the aircraft undergoing short-term technical deregistration. Lufthansa emphasised safety as a top priority, aiming to resume operations with the same aircraft for the return flight to Munich on July 3.
Delhi Airport: When will Terminal 1 reopen? Here are the likely dates
Operations at Delhi Airport's revamped Terminal 1 will be delayed over a month due to heavy rainfall causing a roof collapse, which resulted in one fatality. Initially set to open in mid-July, the terminal's launch is postponed pending a structural review. Flights are accommodated at terminals 2 and 3, with no delays or cancellations reported.
Canopy collapse: MoCA Naidu reviews operations at Delhi airport
Union Minister of Civil Aviation, Ram Mohan Naidu, visited the Airport Operations Control Centre (AOCC) at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport on Monday. This visit comes just days after the collapse of the airport's canopy. The purpose of the visit was to assess airport operations.
Delhi Airport T1 Canopy Collapse: Terminal 1 operations suspended, passengers advised to check flight updates
Following a tragic canopy collapse at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport, operations at Terminal 1 have been suspended indefinitely. The incident, which occurred during heavy rainfall, claimed one life and injured eight others. Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) has relocated all flights to Terminals 2 and 3, affecting over 20 IndiGo flights. A technical committee is investigating the cause, while the government has initiated airport-wide structural assessments. Passengers are advised to check flight statuses as authorities work to restore normal operations swiftly.
Delhi Airport Terminal roof collapse: All operations from T1 suspended till further notice
Delhi International Airport Limited suspended operations from Terminal 1 due to a roof collapse, resulting in one death and eight injuries. Heavy rainfall caused the incident. Support beams and cars were damaged. The airport has announced compensation for the deceased and injured families.
Noida Airport faces six-month delay, likely to be completed by next year
The Noida International Airport (NIA) completion has been delayed until at least April 2025, primarily due to slow progress on the terminal building, which faces a shortage of special-grade steel. Initially set to open earlier, this delay impacts the project's timeline significantly. Over 20% of the project remains unfinished, with the terminal's façade and waterproofing still underway. Currently, 9,000 workers are on site, completing the ATC tower and finalizing the runway. The first phase costs Rs 10,056 crore.
Delhi airport launches automatic self-drop baggage machines for quick check-in within 30 seconds. Here's how it works
Delhi Airport launches self-service bag drop, enhancing efficiency with 50 units across Terminals 1 and 3. This new system reduces check-in time to 30 seconds, available with Air India, Air India Express, and IndiGo. It eliminates boarding pass or biometric checks, streamlining passenger experience.
Delhi Airport faces power outage
Delhi Airport faced a power outage impacting operations. The incident was caused by a voltage spike from Delhi Transco Limited grid, affecting baggage collection and e-gates. Power demand due to heat waves and a fire at 400 kV Mandola substation contributed to the disruption.
Dubai-bound flight at Delhi Airport receives bomb threat, turns out to be a hoax
A Dubai-bound plane at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport received a bomb threat via email, prompting authorities to conduct checks and ensure passenger safety. Fortunately, the threat was deemed a hoax, and no suspicious items were found. This incident is part of a trend of hoax bomb threats targeting institutions in Delhi, including museums, mental health institutes, schools, colleges, hospitals, and airports. The Delhi Police are actively investigating these threats, deploying significant resources to ensure public safety.
Flight to the Future: Noida International Airport's Asia-Pacific transit dream set to be ready by November-end
The Noida International Airport is set to become India's first transit hub and a major civil aviation facility in the Asia Pacific region. Modeled on Zurich Airport, this greenfield project in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh, will feature advanced passenger and flight handling capabilities. The airport will also include a multimodal cargo hub, operational by November 2024, developed by Air India SATS. Recruitment and infrastructure developments are underway to ensure the airport meets international standards.
DIAL sets up biometric registration kiosks for faster immigration processing
Delhi International Airport Limited introduced biometric registration kiosks supervised by the Bureau of Immigration for faster immigration processing. These kiosks, currently operational at the international arrival pier, expedite the process for foreign nationals without prior biometric data.
Delhi airport operator DIAL awaits BCAS nod for airside transfer of passenger baggage from T1 to T3
At the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA), international flights are operated from T3, while T1 and T2 are for domestic flights. Currently, passengers landing at T1 have to carry their checked-in baggage to T3 for the connecting flight. Once the system of airside transfer of the checked-in baggage is in place, the passengers will not be required to carry them while taking a connecting flight from T3.
Delhi Airport plans to raise capacity by 30% in 3 years
Delhi International Airport (DIAL) plans to expand capacity by 30% due to increased aircraft orders. CEO Videh Kumar Jaipuriar discussed the expansion at the CAPA India Aviation Summit.
Expanded T1 likely to open in June; working on boosting international passenger capacity: DIAL chief
The Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) in the national capital currently has an annual capacity to handle 100 to 105 million passengers and the international passenger capacity is around 22 million.
Bengaluru Airport launches India's first biometric-enabled self-bag drop facility
DigiYatra passengers using the self-bag drop at Bengaluru airport can select the 'scan your face biometric for baggage drop' option. They will then be prompted to choose the 'DigiYatra' icon to proceed. The machine will instruct the passenger to look directly into the camera to capture their biometric image. It will then generate the passenger's flight details and prompt them to declare any dangerous goods they might be carrying.
Air Canada Delhi-Toronto flight gets bomb threat, nothing suspicious found
An Air Canada Toronto-bound flight experienced panic after receiving an email claiming a bomb had been planted. The Delhi International Airport Limited confirmed the threat was a hoax and legal action is being taken. A thorough inspection was conducted.
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