
Kerala govt did not qualify in Thiruvananthapuram airport's bidding process, says Hardeep Singh Puri
Puri said that despite special provision of right of first refusal being given to the Kerala govt, the KSIDC could not qualify in the bidding process for the Thiruvananthapuram airport

AAI notifies 180 vacancies for posts of Junior Executive; selection to be based on GATE 2019 scores
Candidates fulfilling the eligibility criteria can apply at aai.aero from 3 August to 2 September

Airports Authority of India issues SOPs day after Centre says domestic flights to resume from 25 May in 'calibrated manner'
All passenger flights were stopped in late March following the announcement of a nationwide lockdown to flatten the curve of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Coronavirus Outbreak: Kho Kho Federation of India extends financial assistance to women's team captain Nasreen amidst lockdown
22-year-old Nasreen, who is on a scholarship with Airport Authority of India (AAI), had played a crucial role in securing a top podium finish for the country at the 2019 South Asian Games

Kerala government moves high court against AAI handing over Thiruvananthapuram airport to Adani
The Kerala government has moved the high court challenging the AAI's "arbitrary and illegal" attempt to prefer Adani Enterprises for the management of Thiruvananthapuram International Airport

Songs of defiance: With sudden scrapping of TM Krishna’s concert, AAI helps AAP score political point
The AAP government in Delhi reinstated its commitment towards social reform by publicly and enthusiastically backing TM Krishna’s activism, and thereby, succeeded in sending out a positive social message

Narendra Modi claims 35 airports built over past four years, but official data shows only seven are 'operational'
As many as 129 airports are owned by Airport Authority of India (AAI) — of which 23 are international, 78 domestic, eight customs and 20 civil enclaves at defence airfields, according to the annual report 2017-18 of the Ministry of Civil Aviation.

Airports Authority of India to develop Palaly airport in Sri Lanka; first project in island nation
the AAI said it has signed an agreement with External Affairs Ministry for "preparation of a Detailed Project Report for development of Palaly airport in Sri Lanka".

Odisha govt mulling SpiceJet offer to start sea plane services, directs Chilika Development Authority to cooperate with AAI
The Odisha government has directed the tourism department and Chilika Development Authority (CDA) to cooperate with SpiceJet Limited and Airport Authority of India (AAI) and explore the possibility of introducing sea plane services in state, an official said.

International airport in Kannur, fourth in the state, to start operations in September, says CM Pinarayi Vijayan
Kerala is making new achievements in the Aviation industry by developing the fourth international airport. Union Minister for Civil Aviation Suresh Prabhu announced the opening by September.

Govt looks to invite US firms for airport development, seeks to make segment more competitive
The government is looking for participation from American companies in the development of airports as it seeks to make the segment more competitive

'Necessary ecosystem' has led to 20% growth in civil aviation sector, says official
Civil Aviation Secretary R N Choubey said the Central government is taking necessary steps to address the airport capacity requirements to handle increasing volume of air traffic.

Amit Shah's Goa airport meet isolated occurrence and will never be repeated, says AAI
The court had, however, questioned the presence of a podium, chairs, music system, which it said, was indicative that the 1 July meeting was an organised affair

Amit Shah holds public meeting at Goa airport complex, complaint filed
A day after Amit Shah addressed a party meeting at Goa's Dabolim Airport premises, a lawyer has filed a complaint alleging misuse of airport complex

Congress demands probe into Amit Shah's 'illegal' public meeting at Goa airport complex
Congress attacked the BJP for holding a public meeting of party president Amit Shah at the airport complex in Panaji saying it was a "gross abuse of power".

PM Narendra Modi announces India's first Railway University in Vadodara
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Vadodara on Saturday to inaugurate the international terminal at Harni airport.

GMR Infrastructure to develop Mopa airport in Goa
Bangaluru-based GMR Infrastructure has won the final financial bid for construction of the greenfield airport at Mopa in North Goa, Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar announced here on Friday.

Mumbai court issues non-bailable warrant against Vijay Mallya in check bounce case
The two applications filed by AAI sought cancellation of permanent exemption from court appearance granted to Mallya.

Govt says capping airline fares may hurt its regional connectivity plan
Civil Aviation Minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju said restricting the airfares will not make good business sense as it could also jeopardise the government's regional connectivity

AAI hands over Ahmedabad and Jaipur airport operations to Singapore's Changi management
Singapore's Changi Airport will soon start managing the terminal operations and parking at Ahmedabad and Jaipur airports: AAI.