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The Hindu
2 days ago
- General
- The Hindu
Andhra Pradesh govt. taking steps to rescue Telugu people stranded in flood-hit Sikkim
The Andhra Pradesh government is taking steps to rescue the Telugu people stranded at Lachung in Sikkim under the guidance of Union Minister of Civil Aviation K. Rammohan Naidu in view of the prevailing situation caused by massive flooding and landslides. According to an official release, action has been taken to evacuate the affected families, including Vizianagaram tahsildar Kurmanadha Rao and his family, who were trapped for the last three days. The family comprises M. Uma (38), Deekshitha (15), and Jayansh Narayana (6). Following directions from M. Ravi Chandra, Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister, an AP Bhavan team kept in touch with Ananth, Collector, and Superintendent of Police of Chungtan Arun Tatal in Mangan district, and other local authorities for assistance. Additionally, Sridhara Rao, DGP of Sikkim, has been playing a vital role in facilitating help for the stranded families. Currently, access roads to the flooded areas are blocked due to landslides. Restoration efforts are expected to be completed by June 2. All individuals are reported to be safe, and the AP Bhavan is taking every precaution to facilitate their safe return.
The Hindu
5 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
IndiGo will comply with any government regulations, says CEO Elbers on wet leasing of Turkish Airlines planes
IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers on Friday (May 30, 2025) said it will comply with any government regulations amid the airline operating wet-leased planes of Turkish Airlines coming into focus. Last week, Civil Aviation Minister K. Rammohan Naidu said the Civil Aviation Ministry was taking inputs from IndiGo and security agencies on the airline's use of planes leased from Turkish Airlines and then will decide on the way forward. 'Flights between India and Türkiye are governed within the bilateral air service agreement. We are compliant today and we will continue to comply with any government regulations on those lines,' Mr. Elbers told PTI On May 15, aviation security watchdog Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) revoked the security clearance for Turkish company Celebi Airport Services India Pvt Ltd in the 'interest of national security', days after Türkiye backed Pakistan and condemned India's strikes on terror camps in the neighbouring country. Some online travel portals and associations have also issued advisories asking people not to visit Turkiye. IndiGo is operating direct flights to Istanbul with two leased Boeing 777 aircraft from Turkish Airlines, having over 500 seats each. It also offers codeshare seats to more than 40 points in Europe and the U.S. through the codeshare partnership with the Turkish carrier.
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.
The Hindu
09-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
IndiGo to launch flights from Visakhpatnam to Abu Dhabi from June 13
IndiGo will launch a new international flight from Visakhapatnam to Abu Dhabi with effect from June 13. The flight will operate four days a week. In a post on 'X', Minister of Civil Aviation K. Rammohan Naidu said that the new flight with link the City of Destiny to the UAE and beyond. He also said that IndiGo will also launch Visakhapatnam – Bhubaneswar flights from June 12. From June 2, Air India Express will begin Vijayawada – Bengaluru services connecting the capital region of A.P. to one of India's major tech hubs. Meanwhile AP Air Travellers Association (APATA) representatives Raja, D.S Varma and O. Naresh kumar thanked the Civil Aviation Minister for connecting Visakhapatnam to Abu Dhabi, and for announcing a new flight from Visakhapatnam to Bhubanesar apart from a new flight from Vijayawada to Bengaluru from June 2. They noted that Abu Dhabi is 139 km from Dubai. It takes 2 hours by taxi and fare is 250 to 300 AED. One AED is ₹23.25, they added.
Hans India
06-05-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Relief for air passengers of Vijayawada and Vizag
Visakhapatnam: At a time when multiple projects related to the capital city are gaining pace in Amaravati and air traffic expected to increase significantly in Visakhapatnam in the coming months, resuming a flight service between Vijayawada and Visakhapatnam comes as a great relief for the air passengers. The route plays a key role in enhancing connectivity from Vijayawada to Visakhapatnam and again from Visakhapatnam to Vijayawada. What turns out to be even more convenient for the air travellers is that the flight service of the IndiGo will be operated during the day. The revised schedule of the flight service is all set to commence from June 1. While the flight from Vijayawada departs at 7:15 am to reach Visakhapatnam by 8:25 am, the return flight will depart Visakhapatnam at 8:45 am and lands in Vijayawada at 9:50 am. Travellers find the timings quite convenient as they could plan their day after arriving at the destination. Ushering in the service of IndiGo6E, Civil Aviation Minister K. Rammohan Naidu took to X and posted stating, 'Pleased to share that the morning flight between Vijayawada and Visakhapatnam will be resuming from June 1. This route plays a vital role in enhancing connectivity within Andhra Pradesh, linking Vijayawada with the state's financial hub, Visakhapatnam.' The Union Minister's post further mentioned that the revised schedule offers improved convenience for frequent flyers. 'Strengthening regional air connectivity continues to be a key focus, and I'm glad to see this crucial service back in operation for the benefit of the passengers and overall development of the state,' Rammohan Naidu added in his post. Earlier, upgradation of infrastructure and warehousing for air cargo, the need for intervention of revival of flights, introduction of Udan Yatri Café and Udan Cargo flight was flagged off by the Andhra Pradesh Air Travellers Association (APATA) team. With Visakhapatnam being the 10th richest city in India with a GDP of $43.5 billion and as there is a large scope for rapid growth of air travellers and cargo movement in future, representatives of the APATA, including K. Kumar Raja, O. Naresh Kumar and D.S. Varma, brought various proposals to the notice of Union Civil Aviation Minister K. Rammohan Naidu. Along with flight services to major tourist destinations, the need for direct flights to Bhubaneswar, Kolkata, Coimbatore and other cities was proposed. The APATA representatives thanked the Civil Aviation Minister and Visakhapatnam MP M Sribharat for considering persistent efforts to resume the much-required flight service. They express hope that the connectivity to Dubai from Visakhapatnam would be considered next.
