Airports Authority of India.
agency that runs airports in India
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
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UDAN scheme viability issues are currently being discussed in Hyderabad, involving the city and the Airports Authority of India.Some support1 report
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Various airport connections and expansion proposals are underway in Himachal Pradesh, linking cities like Jaipur, Delhi, and Amritsar.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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An MoU was signed to strengthen air connectivity and infrastructure in Himachal Pradesh, involving the Airports Authority of India.Some support1 report
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Ministry of Civil Aviation and AAI improve regional connectivity in Bihar through new agreements and UDAN scheme implementation.Some support1 report
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The Joint User Airfield development site in Adilabad was directed to complete land acquisition and allied works.Some support3 reports3 developments inside
Earlier this month
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In-principle approval was accorded for a greenfield airport development in the Adilabad region of Telangana.Some support4 reports2 developments inside
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CPI urges governments to protect the management of the Airports Authority of India, which operates Chennai Airport in Tamil Nadu.Some support2 reports
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Pune airport is undergoing an operational review due to passenger feedback, managed by the Airports Authority of India.Some support1 report
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Office complex construction by Cyberabad Municipal Corporation requires necessary permissions from the Airports Authority of India.Some support1 report
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An airport project in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, is currently stuck in a clearance deadlock, despite assurances from Bhupender Yadav.Some support1 report
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Airports Authority of India (AAI) is running a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative focused on public health services.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Airports Authority of India attended an election review meeting in Puducherry.Some support1 report
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Officials from the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Airports Authority of India participated in a feasibility assessment regarding the role of Pune Airport in the national network.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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AAI issued a tender for Saharsa Airport development in Bihar.Some support4 reports
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Pawan Hans received an LoI for Lakshadweep routes after seeking permissions from the Ministry of Civil Aviation and DGCA.Some support1 report
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Airport expansion requires land acquisition in Vellore.Some support1 report
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AAI conducts feasibility studies for new airport projects in the region of Tamil Nadu.Well supported14 reports
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The TN government is pushing for operational improvements at Chennai airport, including expediting T5 expansion and securing NOC for the Adyar river bund.Well supported3 reports
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AAI is taking over management of Baljek Airport in Tura, with Dornier aircraft set for initial operations and Kolkata as a proposed route.Some support1 report
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The Ministry of Defence granted approvals for a new airport project, which the Airports Authority of India subsequently approved.Well supported5 reports2 developments inside
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The Airports Authority of India manages Amritsar Airport, contributing to India's civil aviation vision.Some support2 reports
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AAI staff helped with recovery after 2015 floods, with operations involving Chennai, Prayagraj, and Bengaluru.Some support1 report
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Adani entities are seeking regulatory changes from the Airports Authority of India regarding regional airline development and market entry.Some support1 report1 development inside
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During the Rajya Sabha session, an MP questioned the government regarding the policy relaxation sought by the Adani Group for entering the airline business.Some support3 reports
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AAI received a request for a contractual waiver from the Ministry of Civil Aviation.Some support11 reports
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An IAF helicopter diverted on August 1st due to adverse weather conditions.Some support1 report
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Sanction of ₹90 crore for airport expansion work in Sivaganga, shared district issues regarding water body improvements in Madurai, Tamil Nadu.Some support1 report
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SpiceJet operated new flights connecting Shivamogga with Chennai and Hyderabad, while KSIIDC explored handing over assets to AAI.Some support1 report
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Pushes are underway for the implementation of a new airport project in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, driven by tourism potential.Some support1 report
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The Royal Air Force requires a base at Visakhapatnam, which is integrating its airspace into India's eastern Air Traffic Service network under the operational control of the Indian Navy.Some support1 report
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Operational issues reported at major international hubs in Mumbai.Some support1 report
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Karnataka is examining potential sites and appointing a Singapore consultancy for the development of Bengaluru's second airport.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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AAI conducted pre-feasibility studies for a new airport in Bengaluru.Some support1 report
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The Supreme Court addressed Aadhaar compulsion limits and considered data security for the Airports Authority of India platform.Some support1 report
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India is leading in green aviation infrastructure development, promoting green-powered airports and solar rooftop installations across states like Maharashtra and Gujarat.Some support1 report
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The Central Government and the Government of Gujarat jointly develop the Dholera International Airport project.Some support2 reports
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AAI commissioned the new terminal infrastructure at Jodhpur Airport.Some support6 reports
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AAI sought ministerial support for operational decisions, leading the Chief Minister to successfully lobby for operational flexibility.Some support3 reports
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The CBI investigated inflated bills for an airport expansion project, and the Supreme Court upheld the quashing of prosecution against co-accused.Some support1 report
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Indian Space Research Organisation and Airports Authority of India jointly developed the GAGAN system.Some support1 report
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Operational practices at Chennai airport are facing scrutiny from passengers.Some support2 reports
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The court is reviewing an expansion project in Umroi, where the Airports Authority of India's assessment is required before the Directorate General of Civil Aviation grants final approval.Some support1 report
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V. Muruganandam, who previously worked at CATC, is now employed by the Airports Authority of India (AAI) operating in the Chennai region.Well supported4 reports
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The Airports Authority of India (AAI) operates across the country.Well supported6 reports
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Shared operational concerns regarding Leh Airport security involving the Indian Air Force on June 1, 2026.Some support1 report
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AAFI is operating the passenger terminal at the new airport in Visakhapatnam.Some support4 reports
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Civil aviation bodies, including DGCA and AAI, are collaborating to manage complaint resolution and implement a centralized passenger assistance platform.Some support1 report
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Evaluation processes involving the Airports Authority of India (AAI) and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) are facing delays impacting expansion plans related to Meghalaya and Guwahati.Some support1 report
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Free screening services have been launched in Srinagar, led by Sakina Itoo, the Health and Medical Education Minister.Some support1 report
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IAF operates jointly at Jammu Airport under the management of the Airports Authority of India (AAI), with reports on airport growth.Some support1 report
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The Airports Authority of India is undertaking major expansion and civil terminal construction projects at Gorakhpur Airport.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
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Civil aviation infrastructure expansion is underway, including new civil terminal construction at Agra Airport, major projects at Gorakhpur Airport, and expansion approval for Aligarh Airport.Some support1 report
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Around Airports Authority of India this week
News at the entities that move Airports Authority of India most-
Ministry of Civil Aviation StructuralMinistry of Civil Aviation reports on airport projects to the Rajya Sabha, focusing on land cooperation in West Bengal.Moves Airports Authority of India
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Tamil Nadu StructuralThe Salem City Municipal Corporation is managing the local body's water supply infrastructure and has been contracted for a 25-year revamp.Moves Airports Authority of India
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Indian Air Force OperationalThe Indian Air Force is utilizing its facilities in Gorakhpur for onward transport missions, including serving as a transit point for big cat capture operations.Moves Airports Authority of India
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India StructuralNarendra Modi and Droupadi Murmu jointly launched development projects worth over ₹47,600 crore on June 1st.Moves Airports Authority of India
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Himachal Pradesh StructuralUnsettled weather across the Himalayan region is currently affecting multiple states, including Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Uttar Pradesh.Moves Airports Authority of India
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Amit Shah StructuralBaidyanath Ram was named the JMM candidate in Jharkhand, amidst political allegations and party affiliations.Moves Airports Authority of India
Connections
The 40 strongest of 185, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Ministry of Civil Aviation Structural
The Ministry of Civil Aviation regulates the Airports Authority of India, setting operational guidelines and policy frameworks.
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Indian Air Force Operational
The two agencies maintain active operational coordination regarding security, airspace management, and joint infrastructure development.
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Adani Group Operational
The entities actively coordinate operations, including joint airport management, while Adani Group seeks policy relaxation and waivers from AAI.
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Tamil Nadu Structural
Tamil Nadu's government provides necessary permissions, mandates studies, and offers financial backing for AAI projects within the state.
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Chennai Operational
AAI actively manages, operates, and expands airport infrastructure within the geographical context of Chennai.
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Jodhpur Airport Structural
AAI commissions, manages, and develops the terminal infrastructure and operations at Jodhpur Airport.
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Mysuru Airport Structural
The Airports Authority of India manages the operational infrastructure of Mysuru Airport.
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Vipin Kumar Structural
Vipin Kumar serves as the Chairman of the Airports Authority of India.
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Delhi Structural
AAI regulates and manages civil aviation operations and airspace within the Delhi area.
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India Structural
AAI functions as the national infrastructure manager executing civil aviation policies within India's jurisdiction.
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Kumar Sharma Structural
Kumar Sharma serves as the Airport Director for the Airports Authority of India.
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Chennai International Airport Structural
The Airports Authority of India manages the operations and phased expansion of Chennai International Airport.
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Himachal Pradesh Structural
The operational expansion and infrastructure projects of AAI are functionally dependent on land transfers and cooperation from the Himachal Pradesh government.
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Ajay Kapur Structural
Ajay Kapur holds the specific role of AAI Northern Region Director.
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Baljek Airport Structural
AAAI is taking over the management of Baljek Airport.
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Mumbai Operational
AAI manages major airports and air links that directly influence Mumbai's connectivity and operational capacity.
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Adani Airport Holdings Structural
Adani Airport Holdings is seeking operational waivers and rule changes from the Airports Authority of India.
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Bureau of Civil Aviation Security Structural
The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security sets security standards that must be followed by major airports managed by the Airports Authority of India.
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Dimapur Airport Structural
AAAI holds operational management responsibility for Dimapur Airport.
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Directorate General of Civil Aviation Structural
AAI operates within the civil aviation framework overseen by DGCA, which holds the final approval authority for its operations.
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Amit Shah Structural
AAI's operational priorities are influenced and directed by the political priorities of Amit Shah.
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Nagpur Structural
The Airports Authority of India is involved in the development and operation of the airport in Nagpur.
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Rajnath Singh Structural
AAI seeks ministerial support from Rajnath Singh for its operational decisions.
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Saharsa Transactional
AAI issued a tender for an airport upgrade related to Saharsa.
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Visakhapatnam Structural
AAAI operates and manages airport infrastructure, which is regulated and situated within the geographical boundaries of Visakhapatnam.
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Jammu Airport Structural
Airports Authority of India operates jointly as the managing body for Jammu Airport.
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Gorakhpur Airport Structural
A utilizes B's facility for operational purposes, evidenced by current flight operations.
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Hyderabad Structural
AAI manages air links in Hyderabad and is exploring the handover of local assets to its control.
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Cyberabad Municipal Corporation Structural
AAI (B) holds the necessary permitting authority for office complex construction undertaken by the Cyberabad Municipal Corporation (A).
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Ministry of Home Affairs Structural
The Ministry of Home Affairs provides regulatory oversight and framework (aegis) for Airports Authority of India protocols.
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Omar Abdullah Operational
Omar Abdullah successfully lobbied the Airports Authority of India for operational flexibility and welcomed its resulting decision.
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NOC Structural
The Airports Authority of India acts as the regulatory body responsible for issuing the necessary NOC permits.
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Government of Uttar Pradesh Operational
The two entities are engaged in active, functional partnerships regarding civil aviation infrastructure projects within the state of Uttar Pradesh.
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Ministry of Defence Structural
The Ministry of Defence provides necessary formal approvals for airport proposals managed by the Airports Authority of India.
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Peddapalli Operational
Airports Authority of India is conducting a pre-feasibility study for a greenfield airport in Peddapalli.
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Vellore Structural
The Airports Authority of India requires land acquisition in Vellore to facilitate airport expansion projects.
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high court Structural
The High Court maintains an oversight function regarding the vetting of safety documents produced by the Airports Authority of India.
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Warangal Airport Structural
AAI granted in-principle approval for the development of Warangal Airport, establishing a functional dependency.
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Cer Transactional
A's resources are being utilized to fund local infrastructure development projects managed by the Airports Authority of India.
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Telangana Operational
The relationship involves active coordination between the Airports Authority of India and the state of Telangana on joint-use airport projects.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
11 events- UDAN scheme viability issues are currently being discussed in Hyderabad, involving the city and the Airports Authority of India.
- An MoU was signed to strengthen air connectivity and infrastructure in Himachal Pradesh, involving the Airports Authority of India.
- Ministry of Civil Aviation and AAI improve regional connectivity in Bihar through new agreements and UDAN scheme implementation.
- CPI urges governments to protect the management of the Airports Authority of India, which operates Chennai Airport in Tamil Nadu.
- Pune airport is undergoing an operational review due to passenger feedback, managed by the Airports Authority of India.
- Office complex construction by Cyberabad Municipal Corporation requires necessary permissions from the Airports Authority of India.
- An airport project in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, is currently stuck in a clearance deadlock, despite assurances from Bhupender Yadav.
- Airports Authority of India attended an election review meeting in Puducherry.
- AAI issued a tender for Saharsa Airport development in Bihar.
- Pawan Hans received an LoI for Lakshadweep routes after seeking permissions from the Ministry of Civil Aviation and DGCA.
- Airport expansion requires land acquisition in Vellore.
August 2026
12 events- AAI conducts feasibility studies for new airport projects in the region of Tamil Nadu.
- The TN government is pushing for operational improvements at Chennai airport, including expediting T5 expansion and securing NOC for the Adyar river bund.
- AAI is taking over management of Baljek Airport in Tura, with Dornier aircraft set for initial operations and Kolkata as a proposed route.
- The Airports Authority of India manages Amritsar Airport, contributing to India's civil aviation vision.
- AAI staff helped with recovery after 2015 floods, with operations involving Chennai, Prayagraj, and Bengaluru.
- During the Rajya Sabha session, an MP questioned the government regarding the policy relaxation sought by the Adani Group for entering the airline business.
- AAI received a request for a contractual waiver from the Ministry of Civil Aviation.
- An IAF helicopter diverted on August 1st due to adverse weather conditions.
- Sanction of ₹90 crore for airport expansion work in Sivaganga, shared district issues regarding water body improvements in Madurai, Tamil Nadu.
- SpiceJet operated new flights connecting Shivamogga with Chennai and Hyderabad, while KSIIDC explored handing over assets to AAI.
- Pushes are underway for the implementation of a new airport project in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, driven by tourism potential.
- The Royal Air Force requires a base at Visakhapatnam, which is integrating its airspace into India's eastern Air Traffic Service network under the operational control of the Indian Navy.
July 2026
16 events- Various airport connections and expansion proposals are underway in Himachal Pradesh, linking cities like Jaipur, Delhi, and Amritsar.
- The Joint User Airfield development site in Adilabad was directed to complete land acquisition and allied works.
- In-principle approval was accorded for a greenfield airport development in the Adilabad region of Telangana.
- Officials from the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Airports Authority of India participated in a feasibility assessment regarding the role of Pune Airport in the national network.
- The Ministry of Defence granted approvals for a new airport project, which the Airports Authority of India subsequently approved.
- Adani entities are seeking regulatory changes from the Airports Authority of India regarding regional airline development and market entry.
- Operational issues reported at major international hubs in Mumbai.
- Karnataka is examining potential sites and appointing a Singapore consultancy for the development of Bengaluru's second airport.
- AAI conducted pre-feasibility studies for a new airport in Bengaluru.
- The Supreme Court addressed Aadhaar compulsion limits and considered data security for the Airports Authority of India platform.
- India is leading in green aviation infrastructure development, promoting green-powered airports and solar rooftop installations across states like Maharashtra and Gujarat.
- The Central Government and the Government of Gujarat jointly develop the Dholera International Airport project.
- AAI commissioned the new terminal infrastructure at Jodhpur Airport.
- AAI sought ministerial support for operational decisions, leading the Chief Minister to successfully lobby for operational flexibility.
- The CBI investigated inflated bills for an airport expansion project, and the Supreme Court upheld the quashing of prosecution against co-accused.
- Indian Space Research Organisation and Airports Authority of India jointly developed the GAGAN system.
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June 2026
13 events- Airports Authority of India (AAI) is running a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative focused on public health services.
- Operational practices at Chennai airport are facing scrutiny from passengers.
- The court is reviewing an expansion project in Umroi, where the Airports Authority of India's assessment is required before the Directorate General of Civil Aviation grants final approval.
- V. Muruganandam, who previously worked at CATC, is now employed by the Airports Authority of India (AAI) operating in the Chennai region.
- The Airports Authority of India (AAI) operates across the country.
- Shared operational concerns regarding Leh Airport security involving the Indian Air Force on June 1, 2026.
- AAFI is operating the passenger terminal at the new airport in Visakhapatnam.
- Civil aviation bodies, including DGCA and AAI, are collaborating to manage complaint resolution and implement a centralized passenger assistance platform.
- Evaluation processes involving the Airports Authority of India (AAI) and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) are facing delays impacting expansion plans related to Meghalaya and Guwahati.
- Free screening services have been launched in Srinagar, led by Sakina Itoo, the Health and Medical Education Minister.
- IAF operates jointly at Jammu Airport under the management of the Airports Authority of India (AAI), with reports on airport growth.
- The Airports Authority of India is undertaking major expansion and civil terminal construction projects at Gorakhpur Airport.
- Civil aviation infrastructure expansion is underway, including new civil terminal construction at Agra Airport, major projects at Gorakhpur Airport, and expansion approval for Aligarh Airport.