![Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu inspecting the roof collapse at Terminal 1 of Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi. Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu inspecting the roof collapse at Terminal 1 of Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Fnaidu-1jpg_1719632438777.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
June 28, 2024, 08:40 PM - 3 mins read
The collapse, which occurred around 5 am on Friday, led to the immediate closure and evacuation of Terminal 1, with all flight operations being redirected to Terminals 2 and 3.
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June 28, 2024, 09:24 AM - 3 mins read
Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu announced on Friday that an investigation has been launched into the canopy collapse incident at Delhi Airport’s Terminal 1. Heavy rain caused a portion of the canopy to collapse early Friday morning, resulting in the death of one person and injuries to several others.
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May 21, 2024, 05:30 AM - 3 mins read
The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS), under the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA), has undertaken a major initiative to enhance the baggage delivery system at six major airports in India: Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru.
Read more![In response to mounting concerns over pilot fatigue and safety in Indian aviation, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued a directive to airlines, urging them to specify their readiness to adopt the new Flight Duty Time Limitation (FDTL) regulations. In response to mounting concerns over pilot fatigue and safety in Indian aviation, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued a directive to airlines, urging them to specify their readiness to adopt the new Flight Duty Time Limitation (FDTL) regulations.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Funtitled-design-20240412t170040356jpg_1712921481545.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
April 12, 2024, 04:24 AM - 3 mins read
Amidst this chaos, Vistara has faced significant backlash from passengers on social media due to operational challenges, with flights being cancelled or delayed over the past week. Passengers have reported their grievances, including urgent situations such as a passenger, who pleaded for help after Vistara cancelled his flight from Ranchi to Delhi while his grandfather was on his deathbed. The airline has apologized for the disruptions and assured efforts to stabilize the situation.
Read more![Vistara, a prominent Tata Group airline, recently announced a strategic decision to trim its flight capacity by 10%, equating to the cancellation of approximately 25-30 flights daily Vistara, a prominent Tata Group airline, recently announced a strategic decision to trim its flight capacity by 10%, equating to the cancellation of approximately 25-30 flights daily](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Foip-40jpeg_1712561709073.jpeg&w=3840&q=8)
April 8, 2024, 12:35 AM - 2 mins read
Most of the cancellations are within the domestic network and have been planned ahead to lessen passenger disruption. “All affected passengers have been accommodated on other flights as needed”, the spokesperson added.
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April 3, 2024, 06:53 AM - 2 mins read
Recent violence and turmoil in Manipur and its ramifications in the conduct of a peaceful election were also addressed, with the EC urging for swift action to assist internally displaced persons and ensure their participation in the electoral process, the poll panel said.
Read more![The Airports Authority of India (AAI) is set to declare unprecedented profits of Rs 5,000 crore for the fiscal year 2023-24 The Airports Authority of India (AAI) is set to declare unprecedented profits of Rs 5,000 crore for the fiscal year 2023-24](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2F11independenceday12jpg_1711980753384.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
April 1, 2024, 07:12 AM - 1 min read
In recent years, the expansion of airports, notably under the regional air connectivity scheme, has coincided with a notable surge in domestic air traffic.
Read more![The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) has introduced new guidelines permitting the exit of passengers from an aircraft through an airport departure gate in the event of prolonged flight delays after boarding. The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) has introduced new guidelines permitting the exit of passengers from an aircraft through an airport departure gate in the event of prolonged flight delays after boarding.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2F262026128134413imagea1_1584703281868jpg_1711961563585.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
April 1, 2024, 01:52 AM - 2 mins read
Recognizing the surge in domestic air traffic, which now sees approximately 3,500 flights departing daily, Hasan acknowledged that airport congestion is undesirable. BCAS has developed optimal standards and tools to address this issue, including the implementation of smart security lanes to enhance passenger experience.
Read more![The number of passengers having installed the Digi Yatra application on their mobile phones has increased to 45.8 lakhs as on February 10. The number of passengers having installed the Digi Yatra application on their mobile phones has increased to 45.8 lakhs as on February 10.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Foip-38jpg_1708521373080.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
February 21, 2024, 05:16 AM - 2 mins read
An IT Initiative of the Ministry of Civil Aviation using biometric verification technology, DigiYatra provides a seamless and hassle-free movement of passengers at airport entry gates
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