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Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
MIA receives Int'l Safety Award
Mangaluru: The Mangaluru International Airport was awarded the International Safety Award 2025 in the distinction category. The airport's application scored an impressive 51 out of 55, reflecting its commitment to safety excellence. The airport is among the 117 Indian sites spread across businesses that were ranked in the highest distinction category. The International Safety Award, presented by the British Safety Council, recognises organisations that demonstrated a strong dedication to maintaining high standards of health and safety. MIA's achievement in the distinction category highlights its continuous efforts to ensure the safety and well-being of passengers, employees, and stakeholders, stated MIA's spokesperson. In addition to this accomplishment, the British Safety Council also recognised MIA as the sector best in transportation or logistics in the India Auto entry section of the awards. This recognition further underscores the airport's commitment to operational excellence and its role as a leader in the transportation and logistics sector. "We are happy to receive the award, and it is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team in upholding the highest safety standards. We will continue to strive for excellence and set benchmarks in the industry," stated the spokesperson.
The Hindu
3 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Mangaluru International Airport gets British Safety Council award
Mangaluru International Airport has been awarded with the International Safety Award 2025 in the distinction category by the British Safety Council. The award recognises organisations that have demonstrated a strong dedication to maintaining high standards of health and safety. The airport's achievement in the distinction category highlights its continuous efforts to ensure the safety and well-being of passengers, employees, and stakeholders, a release from the airport said on Saturday. The airport's application scored 51 out of 55 points in safety excellence. The airport is among the 117 Indian entries spread across businesses that have been ranked in the highest distinction category, the release added. In addition, the council also recognised the airport as the sector best in transportation/logistics in the India Auto entry section of the awards. This recognition underscores the airport's commitment to operational excellence and its role as a leader in the transportation and logistics sector, the release added. A senior official of the airport received the award at a function in Mumbai on May 29.
Hans India
3 days ago
- Business
- Hans India
Mangaluru International Airport bags global safety award with top honours
Mangaluru: Mangaluru International Airport has been awarded the prestigious International Safety Award 2025 in the Distinction category by the British Safety Council, earning international recognition for its safety practices and protocols. Scoring 51 out of 55 points in the evaluation, the airport stands among 117 sites across India that have been placed in the highest distinction bracket. The award recognises organisations with a consistent track record in upholding workplace safety and protecting the well-being of employees and the public. Further strengthening its credentials, the airport was also named the best in the transportation and logistics sector under the India Auto Entry category – an additional endorsement of its operational standards. 'This award is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team in upholding the highest safety standards,' said a spokesperson for Mangaluru International Airport. 'We will continue to set new benchmarks in the industry.' The airport has implemented a range of safety initiatives in recent years, aimed at safeguarding passengers, employees, and stakeholders. Officials said the recognition validates ongoing efforts to align safety protocols with global best practices. Mangaluru International Airport, which has emerged as a key aviation hub in coastal Karnataka, said it remains committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment as passenger traffic grows steadily.
Time of India
22-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Runway safety project delayed by govt deadlock over land acquisition at MIA
Mangaluru: The construction of the 'runway basic strip area' at Mangaluru International Airport(MIA) has not gained traction due to the administrative impasse between the Karnataka govt and the Union govt. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now They are passing the buck on who will fund the land acquisition for the project. Fifteen years after the devastating Air India Express crash that killed 158 people, a crucial plan remains largely unimplemented. This essential buffer zone, a key recommendation following the 2010 disaster, requires 33 acres of additional land, which the Airports Authority of India (AAI) sought since 2015-16. An administrative deadlock persists between the AAI and the Karnataka govt, with the state arguing that the private airport operator should fund the land acquisition. While improvements like runway resurfacing and partial runway end safety areas (RESA) were completed, the full safety strip is the need of the hour at the runway. This ongoing impasse leaves thousands of passengers vulnerable every day to the same risks that led to the 2010 tragedy. The construction of the safety basic strip was a key recommendation in the report of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) after the investigation of the crash. Dakshina Kannada additional DC Santhosh Kumar G, quoting a letter to the state govt in Feb 2024, as per land value in 2018, it was decided to give Rs 35 lakh per acre; however, in 2023-24, the value went up. Besides, 28 landowners have also sought a one-time rehabilitation package estimated at around Rs 7.8 crore. "In total, both land acquisition and the rehabilitation package would cost the govt exchequer a total of Rs 45 to Rs 50 crore," the letter stated. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now A few months ago, MP Capt Brijesh Chowta raised the issue of land acquisition in Parliament, seeking intervention of Union minister for civil aviation Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu to enable a dialogue between all concerned authorities to clear the bottlenecks. "After talks, AAI has given a green signal that will help take the process forward. Besides, I have held talks with officials from the infrastructure development ports and inland water transport department to expedite the process. If they start the land acquisition process, the Centre will extend full support," said Chowta. Hephsiba Rani Korlapati, additional secretary to government, infrastructure development ports and inland water transport department, declined to comment.
The Hindu
22-05-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Tribute paid to air crash victims on 15th anniversary
Dakshina Kannada district administration paid tribute to the 158 persons who died in an air crash at Mangaluru International Airport, on the 15th anniversary of the crash here on Thursday, May 22. An Air India Express flight with 166 persons crashed at the airport while landing on May 22, 2010. Of the 166, eight had survived the crash. The family members and the authorities could not identify 12 bodies that were cremated later on the banks of the Phalguni at Panambur on Tannirbavi Road. A memorial for all the victims was later built there by the government. K. Anandh, in charge Deputy Commissioner and CEO of Dakshina Kannada Zilla Panchayat, and other officials, including Ravichandra Naik, Commissioner, Mangaluru City Corporation laid wreaths at the memorial as mark of respect to those who had died in the crash. The Court of Inquiry (CoI) into the crash in its report said that the Boeing 737 crash was caused by the failure of the pilot to discontinue an 'un-stabilised approach' and persisting with the landing. The CoI, headed by the former Vice Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Bhushan Nilkanth Gokhale, found that the direct cause of the accident was the Captain's 'failure to discontinue the un-stabilised approach and his persistence in continuing with the landing, despite three calls from the First Officer to go around and a number of warnings from EGPWS (enhanced ground proximity warning systems).' (EOM)
