Topic: airport authority of India
Rajkot International Airport
Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, inaugurated Rajkot International Airport and various development initiatives amounting to over Rs 860 crores in Rajkot, Gujarat. This ambitious airport project holds the...
“In Principle” Approval for 21 Greenfield Airports
The Central Government has recently accorded “In Principle” approval for setting up 21 greenfield airports across India. What is a greenfield airport? A greenfield airport is one that...
‘Airport as Venue for Skilled Artisans of the Region’ (AVSAR) Scheme
The ‘Airport as Venue for Skilled Artisans of the Region’ (AVSAR) scheme has been launched by the Airport Authority of India (AAI) with the aim of encouraging the...
Tribunal Reforms Ordinance, 2021
The President of India recently promulgated “The Tribunals Reforms (Rationalisation and conditions of Service)” Ordinance, 2021. It dissolved appellate authorities under nine acts and transferred their functions to...
Aviation Awareness Week observed
The Airport Authority of India launched Aviation Awareness Week between November 23, 2020 and November 27, 2020. The week is observed in all airports and also in locations...
Why is Kerala opposing the leasing out of Thiruvananthapuram Airport to Adani Enterprises?
A resolution has been passed by the Kerala Assembly with the demand for the withdrawal of the decision of the Union Cabinet to lease out the Thiruvananthapuram airport...
Cabinet approves proposal to lease out Jaipur, Guwahati and Thiruvananthapuram airports for 50 years
The proposal for leasing out three airports i.e. Jaipur, Guwahati, and Thiruvananthapuram through the PPP model for 50 years has been approved by the Union Cabinet. Key highlights...
Tribes India outlet opened in Prayagraj Airport
On July 1, 2020, the Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation (TRIFED) operating under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs opened a Tribes India outlet at Prayagraj airport. It is...
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport launches exclusive terminal for storing agro, pharma products
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Mumbai recently announced the launch of an exclusive terminal for processing and storage of agro and pharma products. The airport is operated by GVK...
List of Important Appointments from November 2019
Justice Sharad Arvind Bobde 47th Chief Justice of India Justice Dr.Ravi Ranjan Chief Justice of the Jharkhand High...