
Navi Mumbai Airport Licence Likely by August-End
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is expected to grant an aerodrome licence to Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), developed by the Adani Group, by the end of August, with full commercial operations targeted for mid-November, according to senior officials of Adani Airports Holdings Ltd (AAHL).The licence is a critical requirement for operations to begin. AAHL applied several months ago, and DGCA officials conducted an inspection in mid-July. A final inspection will follow in the coming weeks. AAHL CEO Arun Bansal said, “Post inauguration, it will take around 45 days to b..

AAI Chief Reviews Leh Airport Development Progress
Airports Authority of India (AAI) Chairman Vipin Kumar, along with Member (Planning) Anil Kumar Gupta, visited Leh Airport yesterday to review key infrastructure upgrades at the strategically important aviation hub.The visit focused on assessing the progress of major development works, including the upcoming new terminal building, and evaluating the airport’s operational efficiency.During the inspection, the Chairman interacted with airport officials and Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel, stressing the need to accelerate all ongoing works. He instructed project teams to ensu..

Chennai Launches New E-Bus Depots and 120 Electric Buses
Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Monday inaugurated the upgraded Perumbakkam electric bus depot, completed at a cost of Rs 495.6 million, and launched a new e-bus depot at Vysarpadi. He also flagged off 120 non-AC electric buses on 30 June.The Metropolitan Transport Corporation (MTC) charges a minimum fare of Rs 11 and a maximum of Rs 49 on deluxe buses, while AC buses charge between Rs 15 and Rs 80. A monthly pass for unlimited travel on AC services is available for Rs 2,000.Under the Chennai City Partnership – Sustainable Urban Services Programme (CCP-SUSP), MTC will ..