Halwara Airport Nears Takeoff as March Deadline Looms

With the fresh deadline of March rapidly approaching, the much-anticipated international airport at Halwara in Ludhiana is edging closer to becoming operational, according to the latest update from the Airports Authority of India (AAI).

After a series of hurdles and missed deadlines, significant progress has been made on various fronts, bringing the project closer to fruition. The AAI has confirmed that crucial tasks have been cleared, paving the way for the airport's imminent launch.

Among the milestones achieved include the finalization of the airport's peripheral road layout..

Aviation Min's plan for 6 twin city airports by 2030

India's Aviation Ministry has announced a groundbreaking initiative aimed at bolstering the country's aviation infrastructure. Under this visionary plan, six twin city airports are set to be developed by the year 2030, marking a significant leap forward in India's air travel capabilities.

The airports are strategically designed to serve two cities simultaneously, enhancing connectivity and convenience for passengers. This ambitious project is a testament to India's commitment to modernizing its aviation sector and meeting the growing demands of air travel.

The development of t..

Noida Airport to be linked by expressway, rapid rail, and pod taxi

The construction of Noida International Airport, also known as Jewar airport, was in its final stages, and passenger services were expected to begin in October. The airport would be linked by six roads and a rapid rail-cum-metro, in addition to pod taxis.

Upon completion, the Noida airport was projected to be the largest in India and the third in the National Capital Region (NCR) after Delhi airport and Hindon airbase in Ghaziabad.

A 31-km greenfield expressway was being built to connect the airport to the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway at Ballabhgarh.

The National Highway Aut..

Nagpur Airport: Mihan Dream grounded, vantage point lost

Nagpur's unique and strategic central location was once lauded for placing it on the nation's aviation map. It was hailed for its efforts in creating a harmonized air traffic management system with continuous airspace over the city, alongside establishing a centralized cargo hub. However, Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport is currently mired in apathy and has seemingly vanished from the national radar across various parameters, barely meeting the standards expected of a tier-2 city airport.

The airport, bearing its international tag, serves merely two flights to two foreign de..