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Epoch Times
2 hours ago
- Business
- Epoch Times
Secretary Duffy Hosts Press Conference on One Big Beautiful Bill Act and Air Traffic Control
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy hosts a press conference on One Big Beautiful Bill Act and Air Traffic Control at 11:30 a.m. ET on Aug. 9.
Time of India
14 hours ago
- Time of India
'Opened it by mistake, wanted to see how it works': Passenger opens emergency exit cover mid-takeoff at Varanasi; Akasa flight delayed by an hour, man held
VARANASI: A passenger opened the emergency exit handle cover on an Akasa Airlines flight at Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport in Varanasi on Thursday evening. This caused the flight to return to the apron from the runway. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The flight, bound for Bengaluru, took off after a one-hour delay once security checks were done. The passenger, identified as Ajay Tiwari, was handed over to Phulpur police. Around 7:55pm, when Akasa Airlines flight QP-1491 was ready to depart from Varanasi to Bengaluru when Ajay opened the cover of the emergency exit handle. A crew member saw this and informed the pilot immediately. The pilot contacted Air Traffic Control (ATC), and the plane was moved back from the runway to the apron. The flight took off after one hour after all the safety checks. Ajay, a resident of Lambhua in Sultanpur, was taken into custody by Phulpur police after a complaint from Akasa Airlines' Delhi office. Ajay operates a boom lift at a cement factory in Karur, Tamil Nadu and was flying to Bengaluru from where he had to go to Tamil Nadu. This was his first time on a flight. Ajay was seated at 16A, near the emergency exit. During questioning Ajay told poice that he opened the emergency exit cover by mistake as he wanted to read how the emergency exit works. Phulpur SO Pravin Kumar said that a case was registered against him under section 125 BNS (acts endangering life or personal safety of others).
Time of India
a day ago
- Time of India
Passenger opens emergency exit handle cover, delays flight
Varanasi: A passenger opened the emergency exit handle cover on an Akasa Airlines flight at Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport in Varanasi on Thursday evening. This caused the flight to return to the apron from the runway. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The flight, bound for Bengaluru, took off after a one-hour delay once security checks were done. The passenger, identified as Ajay Tiwari, was handed over to Phulpur police. Around 7:55pm, when Akasa Airlines flight QP-1491 was ready to depart from Varanasi to Bengaluru when Ajay opened the cover of the emergency exit handle. A crew member saw this and informed the pilot immediately. The pilot contacted Air Traffic Control (ATC), and the plane was moved back from the runway to the apron. The flight took off after one hour after all the safety checks. Ajay, a resident of Lambhua in Sultanpur, was taken into custody by Phulpur police after a complaint from Akasa Airlines' Delhi office. Ajay operates a boom lift at a cement factory in Karur, Tamil Nadu and was flying to Bengaluru from where he had to go to Tamil Nadu. This was his first time on a flight. Ajay was seated at 16A, near the emergency exit. During questioning Ajay told poice that he opened the emergency exit cover by mistake as he wanted to read how the emergency exit works. Phulpur SO Pravin Kumar said that a case was registered against him under section 125 BNS (acts endangering life or personal safety of others).
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Business Standard
4 days ago
- Business
- Business Standard
Andaman & Nicobar plans commercial helicopter services to boost tourism
The Directorate of Civil Aviation, Andaman & Nicobar administration, has invited Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from registered Indian aviation companies for introduction of commercial helicopter services from Sri Vijaya Puram (formerly Port Blair) to 11 islands in the archipelago, popular among tourists. The call for EOIs, issued on August 4, is aimed at obtaining response from interested operators and ironing out operational concerns before proceeding to a formal tender. Subsequent to this, based on the responses would float a transparent and competitive request for proposal (RFP) on no-cost-no-commitment (NCNC) basis for selection of the operator. The administration's pitch is anchored in existing infrastructure. On the northwest side of Veer Savarkar International Airport's runway sits a dedicated inter-island helicopter terminal, complete with passenger facilities, security screening, and a hangar. The apron can park up to six helicopters at a time, while a 32-by-29-metre hangar stands ready for operations. Operators to bear full responsibility Under the plan, the island administration would serve as facilitator, offering helipads and related amenities — from waiting rooms to X-ray machines — available at a cost. Operations from Sri Vijaya Puram to all the proposed routes can be undertaken by filing flight plan(s) with Air Traffic Control (ATC) service, provided by Indian Navy (INS Utkrosh), while refuelling would be provided by Indian Oil Corporation. No government subsidies or viability gap funding are on offer. Operators would assume full responsibility for aircraft, crew, passengers safety, and property, along with all insurance and liability obligations. In the year 2024, the Andaman & Nicobar Islands welcomed about 722,000 tourists, marking a steady rise in visitor numbers over the years Rising tourism spurs push for helicopter service Tourism to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands has surged in recent years. In 2024, the archipelago welcomed roughly 722,000 visitors, a steady increase that has prompted major investments in infrastructure, according to the Andaman & Nicobar administration. In 2023, the Veer Savarkar International Airport inaugurated a new integrated terminal building capable of handling 1,200 passengers an hour, or up to five million domestic and international travellers annually. Inter-island air connectivity has become a priority. The administration has developed 19 helipads — 12 of them strategically located in popular tourist destinations across south, north, and middle Andaman — opening the possibility of helicopter services that could shorten journeys to some of its most remote and scenic parts. Islands expand sustainable tourism offerings The tourism sector itself is evolving. Around 600 hospitality businesses now operate across the islands, from budget bed and breakfast (B&B) accommodations to luxury beach resorts. More high-end resorts and villas are in development. Authorities are also investing in eco-tourism, heritage trails, adventure water sports, and niche experiences like bird watching and stargazing, with an eye on positioning the islands as a world class sustainable tourism destination. For now, ferries remain the backbone of inter-island travel. Alongside government vessels, seven private cruise boats — each seating about 300 passengers — run daily trips to Swaraj Dweep and Shaheed Dweep. Other islands are still served solely by government ferries, a gap the administration hopes helicopter services might begin to fill.
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Business Standard
5 days ago
- Business
- Business Standard
Andaman & Nicobar plan commercial helicopter services to boost tourism
The Directorate of Civil Aviation, Andaman & Nicobar administration, has invited Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from registered Indian aviation companies for introduction of commercial helicopter services from Sri Vijaya Puram (formerly Port Blair) to 11 islands in the archipelago, popular among tourists. The call for EOIs, issued on August 4, is aimed at obtaining response from interested operators and ironing out operational concerns before proceeding to a formal tender. Subsequent to this, based on the responses would float a transparent and competitive request for proposal (RFP) on no-cost-no-commitment (NCNC) basis for selection of the operator. The administration's pitch is anchored in existing infrastructure. On the northwest side of Veer Savarkar International Airport's runway sits a dedicated inter-island helicopter terminal, complete with passenger facilities, security screening, and a hangar. The apron can park up to six helicopters at a time, while a 32-by-29-metre hangar stands ready for operations. Operators to bear full responsibility Under the plan, the island administration would serve as facilitator, offering helipads and related amenities — from waiting rooms to X-ray machines — available at a cost. Operations from Sri Vijaya Puram to all the proposed routes can be undertaken by filing flight plan(s) with Air Traffic Control (ATC) service, provided by Indian Navy (INS Utkrosh), while refuelling would be provided by Indian Oil Corporation. No government subsidies or viability gap funding are on offer. Operators would assume full responsibility for aircraft, crew, passengers safety, and property, along with all insurance and liability obligations. Rising tourism spurs push for helicopter service Tourism to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands has surged in recent years. In 2024, the archipelago welcomed roughly 722,000 visitors, a steady increase that has prompted major investments in infrastructure, according to the Andaman & Nicobar administration. In 2023, the Veer Savarkar International Airport inaugurated a new integrated terminal building capable of handling 1,200 passengers an hour, or up to five million domestic and international travellers annually. Inter-island air connectivity has become a priority. The administration has developed 19 helipads — 12 of them strategically located in popular tourist destinations across south, north, and middle Andaman — opening the possibility of helicopter services that could shorten journeys to some of its most remote and scenic parts.
