
TRAI Hosts Workshop on Property Ratings for Digital Connectivity

Push Renewed for Ganjam Greenfield Airport Project
The long-standing demand for a Greenfield Airport in Ganjam district, Odisha, has regained momentum as local residents and leaders renew calls for swift action from both the state and central governments. Despite prolonged discussions over the years, a final decision on a suitable location is yet to be taken.The urgency intensified after the central government identified land for a greenfield airport just 30 km away, at Baruva in neighbouring Andhra Pradesh. In response, Odisha’s Transport Minister has urged authorities to establish a similar facility at Subani village, located close to the ..

AAI Proposes Private Aviation Terminal at Pune Airport
The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has proposed the development of a dedicated general aviation terminal at Pune International Airport, exclusively for private helicopters and chartered aircraft. The proposal forms part of a larger 300-acre airport expansion project, estimated at Rs 30 billion, aimed at easing congestion and streamlining passenger movement at one of India’s fastest-growing aviation hubs.Currently, non-scheduled operators must share space with commercial airlines, leading to delays and operational bottlenecks. The proposed terminal seeks to resolve these issues by providin..

New Terminal Opens at Hollongi’s Donyi Polo Airport
The newly constructed terminal building at Donyi Polo Airport in Hollongi, Arunachal Pradesh, was inaugurated by Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu and Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Thursday. The upgraded facility is expected to ease congestion, improve flight operations, and boost trade and tourism across the state.Built at a cost of approximately Rs 6.4 billion, the greenfield airport—originally inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in November 2022—has seen its passenger capacity rise significantly. The terminal can now handle 800 passengers simultaneously, a ..