GUWAHATI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Regional airports found wind beneath their wings in FY24
India's hinterland air travel surged last year, driven by civil aviation ministry data and government schemes. Airports like Diu, Pantnagar, Tezpur, and Prayagraj saw significant growth, boosted by the Udan scheme and low fares. IndiGo and other airlines expanded services, with CFO Gaurav Negi highlighting the importance of regional routes for broader networks.
NIT Mizoram achieves impressive placement record for 2023-2024 academic session with 86.7% overall placement
NIT Mizoram posted an 86.7% placement rate for 2023-2024, with the highest salary package at 14.5 LPA and an average over 7 LPA. Over 75 companies, including Adobe, Deloitte, Vedanta, and Mahindra & Mahindra, recruited students. Among the students, Shristi Sharma and Nishant Nitin Mishra, who secured four job offers, praised the Training and Placement Office. Internships, part of the curriculum, involved 100% student participation with organizations like SAIL, Indian Railways, and Google, offering stipends between ₹5,000 to ₹20,000 per month.
Top hotel chains expanding in the North East
Estimates shared by JLL with ET showed a sharp rise in branded new hotel signings in the Northeast in 2023 with about 1,230 keys signed, up from around 449 keys signed in 2022.
Rs 2,000-crore new terminal of Guwahati airport to open in April 2025: official
The Adani Group-run Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati will shift to its new terminal by April 2025. It has been delayed by design changes The airport aims to be India's most efficient terminal at a cost of over Rs 2,000 crore. The new terminal will accommodate 13.1 million passengers annually, increasing runway capacity and introducing amenities like an MRO facility, helipad, and cargo market to establish the airport as an international hub for South East Asia.
Adani Airports to chart next decade with $21 billion infusion
The business is housed under wholly owned subsidiary Adani Airport Holdings, which currently owns seven operational airports, in Mumbai, Lucknow, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Guwahati, Thiruvananthapuram and Mangalore. Phase I of city-side development across 98 acres at airports in Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Lucknow and Guwahati has begun.
Air India Express, Zoomcar partner to allow booking cars directly from airports
Zoomcar Holdings has partnered with Air India Express to offer customers the ability to book self-drive cars directly from the airport through the airline's mobile app and website in 19 cities. The collaboration provides extensive fleet options, including space for baggage with add-on packs, enhancing personalized travel experiences for guests.
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Adani Airport raises RS 150 cr via bond issue
Adani Airport Holdings raises ₹150 crore debt at 9.95% for capital expenditures and transaction costs, issued senior secured non-convertible debentures maturing in June 2028.
IIM Guwahati to soon be a reality, to be mentored by IIM Ahmedabad
Guwahati: Assam will soon get an Indian Institute of Management (IIM) with IIM Ahmedabad mentoring the new IIM in Guwahati. Assam's Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who previously advocated for this, announced the approval and highlighted the collaboration of premier institutes in transforming Assam into an educational hub.
8 Kolkata-bound flights diverted to other cities due to bad weather: Officials
Flight services resumed at Kolkata's Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International airport after a 21-hour suspension due to severe cyclone Remal. Eight flights were diverted to other cities due to adverse weather conditions. Kolkata airport director C Pattabhi confirmed no infrastructure damage and no waterlogging problems.
Cyclone Remal: IndiGo airlines reschedules and cancels some flights
In a statement, the airlines said, "IndiGo has rescheduled and cancelled some flights due to Cyclone REMAL and the NOTAM issued in Kolkata. Passengers have been informed of all changes in advance and being provided real-time updates on social platforms".
Passengers face inconvenience as Kolkata Airport suspends flight operations amid cyclone 'Remal' scare
Passengers complained that the airlines did not inform them about the cancellation of their flights through email or registered phone number. Some of them demanded hotel costs and food allowance from the airline. Flight operations at Kolkata airport were suspended for 21 hours due to cyclone 'Remal'.
PM Modi holds roadshow in Guwahati
The prime minister, who was seen standing on the footrest of the vehicle with Assamese 'Gamosa' around his neck, waved back at the crowds, comprising a large number of men and women.
CRPF ADG transferred after 'misbehaviour' with woman at airport
A police inquiry was conducted but the woman withdrew the complaint after the senior officer apologised to her. According to documents accessed by ET, the IPS officer, Binod Kumar Singh, was repatriated to parent cadre on April 2.
Sudden rain, storm damage Guwahati airport, several flights diverted
A sudden downpour accompanied by a storm caused havoc at the Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati on Sunday. Operations were briefly halted, and six flights were diverted to other destinations due to the storm. The strong winds uprooted a large tree at the Oil India complex near the airport, blocking a road, but airport authorities quickly cleared it.
Guwahati airport hit by heavy rain, part of ceiling collapses
Heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms has caused havoc at an airport in Assam, with rainwater gushing through the ceiling, trees uprooted, and the approach road to the airport closed. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted thunderstorms with lightning and moderate to heavy rainfall in Assam and other northeastern states until April 4.
Adani Airport Holdings raises Rs 150 crore at 9.95%
The proceeds of funds will be used for capex requirement of restricted companies who in turn will use it for improvement works of certain existing airport.
Adani Group keen to buy AAI's stake in Mumbai airport: Report
The Adani Group is considering a bid to acquire the stake held by the Airports Authority of India (AAI) in the Mumbai International Airport. However, the group is not interested in acquiring AAI's residual share in airports such as Delhi, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad. They also plan to bid for airports that the government may put up for auctions. The group's strategy is to focus on acquiring a controlling stake in the Mumbai airport, where they are already a majority stakeholder, rather than other airports.
Plan to invest ₹60,000 cr in airport biz in next 10 years: Adani Ports MD
The Adani Group plans to invest ₹60,000 crore over the next decade in its airport business, excluding the ₹18,000 crore already invested in the first phase of the Navi Mumbai airport. The investment will focus on infrastructure like runways, terminals, and city-side amenities, funded through internal accruals. The group aims to transform its airports into major international hubs, anticipating a significant increase in international travel. Once profitable, the airport business will be listed. With eight airports, the group aims to cater to 250-300 million passengers by 2040, up from the current 73 million across seven operational airports.
Manipur: Abducted Army JCO rescued within hours
Defence sources said army columns launched a coordinated joint search operation for JCO Konsam Kheda Singh. "The synergised efforts of the security forces resulted in the JCO being safely rescued at 6:30 pm. The JCO is currently at Waikhong Police Station (near Kakching) in Thoubal district. Manipur Police is investigating the incident," they said.
Guwahati's JettWings Airways gets nod to fly in 12 sectors in various states
Speaking on the development, the airline's Chief Executive Officer and MD Sanjay Aditya Singh said: "We are in the pursuit of bolstering regional connectivity and addressing the accessibility challenges prevalent in the country with a focused objective..
Adani in talks with Hong Kong-based Plaza Premium Group for airport lounge JV
Adani Airports is in talks with Plaza Premium Group to run airport lounges in India through a joint venture, aiming to elevate hospitality standards. Adani Airports is India's largest airport infrastructure company, while Plaza Premium Group has an international footprint at 80 airports in 30 countries.
Adani Airports raises Rs 400 crore via NCDs
In a rating report dated January 29, Crisil stated that AAHL has debt obligations of Rs 1300 crore during the fiscal year 2024 and 2025, which will be met through a cash flow of Rs 1600 crore. The report also said that the company has a capex plan of Rs 8400 crore in fiscal 2024 and 2025, which will be funded through capital advances of Rs 2000 crore, internal accrual, and additional debt.
Two held with 19 gold biscuits at Imphal Airport
Acting on a reliable source, officers of the anti-smuggling unit of the division moved to the airport’s departure terminal where security staff of Indigo Airlines detained the two, said a statement issued by the division’s deputy commissioner, Rajivkumar Yengkhom.
PM Modi to launch projects worth Rs 11,600 crore in Assam on Feb 4
Addressing a press conference here, Sarma said Modi's flight will land at the Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati around 7:30 pm on Saturday, and he would then proceed towards the Koinadhora State Guest House.
Adani to bid for duty-free shops at Macau airport
Macau International Airport (MFM) in August launched an open tender for a duty-free liquor and tobacco services sub-concession. Bids close on November 29, according to the tender document. "MML is incorporated for the purpose of bidding for duty-free liquor and tobacco shops at Macau International Airport," it said.
Imphal airport closed for over three hours after a UFO was seen hovering
The official said that two flights from Delhi and Guwahati have been diverted and three departing Agartala, Guwahati and Kolkata bound flights have been delayed and the flight operations restarted after getting clearance from the competent authority.
Passenger footfall jumps 15% at Guwahati Airport in June
The Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati, India, has seen a 15% increase in passenger footfall in June compared to the same month last year, with nearly 500,000 travelers recorded. The airport also witnessed higher flight movements in June 2023 compared to June 2022. The airport serves as a gateway to Northeast India, offering domestic and international routes to destinations such as Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Singapore, and Paro.
Guwahati airport advisory asks passengers to arrive three hours before flight departure to beat holiday rush
"International as well as domestic passengers, travelling through our airport, are advised to reach at least 3 hours prior to their scheduled flight," the Adani Group-controlled Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International (LGBI) Airport said in the advisory.
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