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AAI Withdraws Land Acquisition For Surat Airport Expansion

The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has withdrawn its request to acquire 25.33 acres of land for the Surat Airport Expansion Project, effectively halting plans agreed upon in a memorandum of understanding with the Gujarat government in December 2023. The proposed development included installing a CAT-1 approach lighting system and an ASR-MSSR radar facility, both intended to improve safety and navigation at the airport.AAI officials informed the Surat district collector that the land was no longer required, citing the region’s minimal fog disruptions—only three flight diversions in a yea..

AAI Launches Incentive Scheme To Boost International Flights

The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has approved a new incentive scheme to promote international flight operations from 13 airports across the country, including Kushinagar International Airport in Uttar Pradesh, officials announced on Wednesday.Under the scheme, airlines launching new international routes will receive exemptions on landing, parking, and other related charges. This initiative is expected to encourage more international flights, particularly at Kushinagar Airport, where domestic flights have been suspended for the past 18 months.Pranesh Kumar Rai, Director-in-Charge of Kushin..

SAIL Hosts Conclave To Boost Defence Steel Supply

Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) held the SAIL - Defence Conclave 2025 at its Alloy Steels Plant in Durgapur on 4 June 2025, reaffirming its strategic commitment to strengthening India’s defence infrastructure through self-reliant steel supply.A key producer of defence-grade alloys, SAIL organised the conclave to deepen collaboration with Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) and address evolving material needs in the defence sector. The event focused on indigenisation, import substitution, and aligning with the Government of India’s Atmanirbhar Bharat vision.Senior officials f..