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Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Geopolitical tensions, labour issues delay last-leg of Ludhiana's Halwara International Airport
Ludhiana: The recent tensions between India and Pakistan disrupted work on the under-construction Halwara International Airport, delaying progress on the high-profile project for at least for 10 to 15 days, a PWD official revealed. Although the airport is in its final stages, construction was halted for several days and later slowed due to labour-related issues, officials said. However, the officer said only around 10% of the work related to the under-construction airport (involving the carpeting of the Link Taxiway) inside the Airforce station is pending, which is expected to be completed in 15 to 20 days. A PWD official mentioned that the height of the boundary wall at the airport is being increased. Of the total 600 metres, 400 metres have already been completed, and the remaining section is expected to be finished within two weeks. He added that once the height is raised, concertina wires will be installed on top for added security. Meanwhile, PWD officials said the process of handing over the newly constructed terminal building and other infrastructure at the airport complex has already begun. Trial runs for systems, including water supply, electricity, fire safety, public health, and air conditioning, have been completed. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo According to AAI sources, the airport is expected to become operational soon, although local authorities have not yet received a specific date. The airport may be inaugurated as early as June. Unlike Sahnewal Airport, which has a shorter runway and lacks low-visibility landing capabilities, Halwara Airport will feature a longer runway and an Instrument Landing System (ILS). They anticipate a strong response to flights from Halwara due to its advanced infrastructure and improved air operation facilities. Meanwhile, residents, especially those in the industry, are anxiously waiting for the airport to become operational. Badish Jindal, president of the World MSME Forum and a local resident, said the industry is waiting for the start of operations, but they want PAN India flights and international flights to run from the airport. He added that currently, they have to go to Chandigarh or Amritsar to take flights to various cities in India and abroad, but there are limited options, and prices are higher, especially from Chandigarh. "If Ludhiana is connected to major cities like Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, and Mumbai through direct flights, it will not only ease travel for local entrepreneurs but also open market access for traders from other states," said industrialist Badish Jindal. Ludhiana exports garments, machine tools, agricultural implements, auto parts, and scaffolding to multiple countries. International flight connectivity will significantly boost our export capabilities, he added. Box 1: Halwara Airport Inauguration Expected Soon On May 16, Rajya Sabha MP and AAP Ludhiana West candidate Sanjeev Arora stated that the inauguration of the under-construction Halwara Airport is likely to happen soon. Arora cited an official email sent on May 15 from the Airports Authority of India (AAI) headquarters to its local office, asking them to initiate preparations for the event. He said the inauguration is expected to be presided over by a VIP or VVIP and that the AAI is set to take over the project from the Public Works Department (PWD) shortly, signaling the airport's near completion. Box 2: Halwara to Handle Large Boeing Flights AAI officials revealed that unlike Sahnewal Airport, which accommodates smaller aircraft, Halwara Airport will handle 172-seater Boeing flights. The airport will have three dedicated terminals—international, domestic, and cargo. The current temporary terminal under construction will be repurposed as a cargo terminal once the permanent structures are completed.
India.com
23-05-2025
- Business
- India.com
Delhi Airport Runway Closure: Centre To Ensure Minimal Impact On Scheduled Flights
As airport authorities prepare to temporarily shut one of the runways at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in June, Union Civil Aviation Minister K. Rammohan Naidu on Friday said that discussions are on with key stakeholders to ensure minimal impact on scheduled flights. Runway 28/10 is scheduled to be shut down from mid-June until mid-September to facilitate the upgrade of the Instrument Landing System (ILS) to CAT III B standards — a critical upgrade to one of the airport's primary runways. The technology enables aircraft to land safely during low visibility conditions, which are particularly common during Delhi's dense winter fog. Speaking on the sidelines of the curtain-raiser event for the aviation conference 'Wings India 2026,' to be held in January in Hyderabad, Union Minister Naidu said that the ministry is discussing with stakeholders, including airlines, on how to ensure minimal impact on the scheduled flights due to the closure of the runway. The Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) has four runways -- RW 09/27, RW 11R/29L, RW 11L/29R and RW 28/10 -- and two operational terminals -- T1 and T3. The T2 terminal is currently closed for maintenance works. The initial attempt to close the runway in April was abandoned after just four weeks, as flight schedules descended into disarray. The airport was unable to accommodate its usual daily traffic of approximately 1,400 flights using only three of its runways. According to reports, due to the closure of the runway, nearly 50 daily flights will be cancelled, while another 50 will be shifted to off-peak hours. Airport authorities are optimistic that resuming the work during the June–September period will allow for smoother operations. The Civil Aviation Ministry also plans to release revised flight schedules well in advance to help passengers avoid last-minute disruptions during runway maintenance at the Delhi airport.
Time of India
23-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Delhi airport runway closure: Ministry working with stakeholders to ensure minimal impact on flights
Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu on Friday said discussions are going on with stakeholders, including airlines, to ensure minimal impact on scheduled flights due to the planned temporary closure of a runway at Delhi airport in June. As per the approved plan, runway RW 28/10 will be closed again from mid-June to mid-September 2025, following the peak tourist season, when wind direction is also expected to shift. The runway will be shut for carrying out ILS (instrument landing system) upgrade. Naidu said the ministry is discussing with stakeholders, including airlines, on how to ensure minimal impact on the scheduled flights due to the closure of the runway. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Mistura chinesa faz cabelo crescer e homem fica irreconhecível Resultados em 30 dias Undo He was speaking on the sidelines of the curtain raiser event for the aviation conference Wings India 2026 to be held in January in Hyderabad. The Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA), the country's largest and busiest airport, handles around 1,300 flight movements daily. It has four runways -- RW 09/27, RW 11R/29L, RW 11L/29R and RW 10/28 -- and two operational terminals -- T1 and T3. T2 is currently closed for maintenance works.
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Business Standard
23-05-2025
- Business Standard
Delhi airport to cancel or reschedule 100 flights daily from June 15
Passengers flying through Delhi's Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport should brace for considerable disruptions starting June 15, with airport authorities preparing to cancel or reschedule approximately 100 flights each day for nearly three months. This move comes as part of a critical upgrade to one of the airport's primary runways, the Hindustan Times reported. Runway 28/10 is scheduled to be shut down until mid-September to facilitate the upgrade of the Instrument Landing System (ILS) to CAT III B standards. This technology enables aircraft to land safely during low visibility conditions, which are particularly common during Delhi's dense winter fog. 50 flights to be cancelled daily at Delhi airport, 50 moved to off-peak hours Around 50 daily flights will be cancelled, while another 50 will be shifted to off-peak hours. The airport typically handles an average of 721 arrivals and a similar number of departures daily, the report said. 'After reviewing air traffic flow and aircraft rotations and operational dependencies, about 100 individual flights will need to be either cancelled or shifted to off-peak hours,' said one official, as quoted by the report. A second official added that this plan was discussed in a recent meeting chaired by Airports Authority of India (AAI) Chairman Vipin Kumar. Leading Indian carriers, including the Air India group, IndiGo, Akasa Air, and SpiceJet, presented revised schedules during the meeting. The updated flight rosters are expected to be officially submitted to the ministry in the coming week. April runway shutdown caused delays across major sectors This planned maintenance follows a failed attempt in April, when a similar closure triggered massive delays across the country. Despite early warnings, airlines did not scale back their operations, resulting in widespread chaos and prompting an intervention by Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu. The work, which started on April 8, was halted and the runway reopened by May 5 after public outrage and a parliamentary committee's concerns. Officials noted that the April decision to pause maintenance was influenced by the peak travel period during the summer holidays. The closure had reduced the airport's arrival capacity from 46 flights per hour to roughly 36, especially impacting traffic during easterly wind conditions, the report said. ALSO READ: Low travel season chosen to complete pending CAT III B work Authorities are optimistic that resuming the work during the June–September period — when travel demand tends to dip — will allow for smoother operations. 'It's better to take a small hit now than face large-scale delays when the fog sets in. This is all about being better prepared for winter,' said an aviation ministry official, as quoted by the report. To minimise disruption, officials said the adjustments will primarily affect routes with multiple daily flights and lower passenger demand. Revised flight schedules to be announced in advance The civil aviation ministry plans to release revised flight schedules well in advance to help passengers avoid last-minute disruptions during runway maintenance at Delhi airport. Airlines are shifting flights from peak to non-peak hours to manage airport capacity more effectively. The maintenance work is being scheduled during the lean summer period, when aircraft load factors are lower, offering more room for operational adjustments, the news report said.
Hindustan Times
23-05-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Delhi: IGI runway work may hit 100 flights daily
Passengers flying through Delhi's Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport could face significant inconvenience starting next month, with airport authorities deciding to cancel and reschedule about 100 flights daily during a crucial runway maintenance period. Approximately 50 flights will be cancelled and another 50 rescheduled starting June 15 until mid-September, three officials aware of the matter told HT, detailing plans for when runway 28/10 will be shut to upgrade the Instrument Landing System (ILS) to CAT III B standards—instruments that help pilots land in low visibility conditions common during Delhi's foggy winters. The slashing of services comes after a similar attempt in April led to widespread chaos in flight schedules at the country's busiest airport, forcing authorities to abandon the work. An average of 721 arrivals and around an equal number of departures have been scheduled for the typical day during this period, one of the officials said. 'After reviewing air traffic flow and aircraft rotations and operational dependencies, about 100 individual flights will need to be either cancelled or shifted to off-peak hours,' the official cited above said. A second official added that during a meeting chaired by Airports Authority of India (AAI) chairman Vipin Kumar on Wednesday, major Indian airlines (Air India group, IndiGo, Akasa Air and SpiceJet) presented a revised flight schedule. 'The new schedule is expected to be filed (with the ministry as per the rule) in the next week,' the official added. IndiGo and Air India, which have the largest number of services at IGI Airport and therefore need to make most of the adjustments, did not respond to requests for a comment. The April crisis exposed critical coordination gaps in India's aviation ecosystem. Despite being informed well in advance about the runway closure, airlines had not reduced their flight operations, triggering delays that cascaded throughout the country. The work, which began on April 8, was stopped and the runway reopened on May 5 after Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu intervened following widespread passenger complaints and a parliamentary standing committee expressed concerns over the disruptions. The decision to suspend the work and reopen the runway was made keeping in mind the peak summer season travel during April and May, officials said. The April closure resulted in Delhi airport's arrival capacity dropping from about 46 flights per hour to around 36, particularly affecting operations when easterly winds were in effect. A third official said the June-15 to September window is likely to be leaner. 'It's better to take a small hit now than face large-scale delays when the fog sets in. This is all about being better prepared for winter,' this person, who is with the aviation ministry, said, asking not to be named. 'Authorities have worked closely with airlines to ensure these adjustments have minimal impact on passengers,' the first official cited above said. 'Cancellations have been targeted on routes where airlines operate multiple daily flights and where demand is relatively lower, so seat availability on alternate flights remain sufficient.' 'We will be in the non-peak summer period, which means flights are operating with lower load factors; around 70 to 75 percent, compared to 85 percent or more during peak travel times,' a ministry official said. 'This gives us more flexibility to adjust the schedule with minimal disruption.' 'Flights are mainly being rescheduled from peak to non-peak hours to stay within the airport's limited capacity during critical periods,' an airline official requesting anonymity said. 'Airlines are acting in coordination with airport operators and the civil aviation ministry to prevent major disruption later in the year (in the winter).' The coordinated approach this time contrasts sharply with April, when airlines maintained full schedules despite advance notice of the runway closure. Ministry officials said that the updated schedules expected to be filed by airlines next week will give passengers weeks' notice to plan their travel accordingly—unlike April when many passengers faced last-minute delays and cancellations. 'Passengers will be able to choose their flights as per the new schedule, avoiding the chaos that occurred last month,' the official said.
