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  Who was Sant Tukaram, after whom Pune Airport will be named?

  Maharashtra | September 23, 2024 20:50 IST

  The decision to rename Pune Airport after 17th-century Bhakti Movement saint Tukaram was taken in a Cabinet meeting. The proposal will now be sent to the Central government. Upon approval from the Centre, the name will be officially changed.

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  DigiYatra expansion to nine more airports to cut passenger check-in time, says AAI chairman

  India | September 06, 2024 18:50 IST

  The DigiYatra project aims to achieve contactless, seamless processing of passengers at airports using Facial Recognition Technology (FRT).

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  US: Seattle airport hit by massive cyberattack, internet outage disrupts phones, email, flights

  World | August 27, 2024 8:21 IST

  In a stark reminder of our critical infrastructure's vulnerability, the Port of Seattle and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (Sea-Tac) experienced a cyberattack over the weekend. The attack disrupted operations and caused chaos for thousands of travellers.

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  'Everyone's scared': Panic grips Ben Gurion Airport after Hezbollah attack to avenge top commander

  World | August 25, 2024 11:47 IST

  Israeli media cited the Israel Airports Authority for news of the flight cancellations. Flight-tracking data showed at least two El Al flights swinging far south and diverting after the announcement.

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  Union Cabinet gives nod to two new airport, three metro rail projects across India | DETAILS

  Business | August 16, 2024 21:32 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Union Cabinet gave its nod to two new airport projects and three metro rail projects across the country on Friday.

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  Mumbai-bound Akasa Air flight makes emergency landing in Bhopal after passenger falls sick

  Madhya Pradesh | August 15, 2024 21:09 IST

  Akasa Air said it remained committed to the safety and well-being of passengers and crew and was working on a timely recovery for the onward journey of this flight to ensure minimal disruption for the rest of the passengers.

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  Germany: Airport halts operation after climate activists glued themselves to runway| VIDEO

  World | July 24, 2024 21:22 IST

  Flights resumed at Germany’s Cologne airport on Wednesday after air traffic was halted for several hours by “Last Generation” climate activists who had glued themselves to the runway.

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  Airline operations at Chennai airport affected, 6-8 flights cancelled amid Microsoft outage

  July 20, 2024 17:49 IST

  According to the company which provides third-party security updates to the Satya Nadella-run tech giant, on July 19, at 9.30 am (India time), it released a sensor configuration update to Windows systems following which the IT giant faced its biggest-ever outage.

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  Australian podcaster amazed as Uber driver braves Mumbai floods to reach airport | WATCH

  Trending | July 18, 2024 19:37 IST

  Australian podcaster hails Mumbai Uber driver a hero for navigating flooded streets to get her to the airport on time. video goes viral!

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  Internet abuzz over video showing eels wriggling on Canada airport's tarmac | WATCH

  Trending | July 12, 2024 14:52 IST

  Eels on the runway! Video shows live eels spill from cargo plane at Vancouver airport. Airport staff quickly contained the situation.

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  Fire at under-construction new Air Traffic Control at Madurai airport

  July 05, 2024 23:22 IST

  The fire was brought under the control and no causalities were reported. The blaze erupted at the new Air Traffic Control at Madurai airport.

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  Delta flight was cruising at top speed when pilots announced emergency and diverted plane. Know why

  World | July 04, 2024 21:49 IST

  According to a spokesperson from the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which manages the airport, medical personnel attended to 14 of the plane’s 277 passengers and 10 crew members upon landing.

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  India, Russia to run China-built Lanka airport soon: Aviation Min says in major geopolitical victory

  World | July 03, 2024 19:39 IST

  Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA), funded by China EXIM Bank, has stoked controversy since its opening in 2013 due to a low number of flights, environmentally sensitive location and persistent financial losses.

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  Gujarat: After Delhi, canopy collapses at Rajkot airport terminal amid heavy rains

  Gujarat | June 29, 2024 13:22 IST

  A day after the canopy collapsed at Terminal 1 of Delhi airport killing one cab driver, a similar incident has been reported from Gujrat's Rajkot.

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  Delhi airport operator DIAL launches awareness campaign on Wildlife Hazard Management

  Business | May 31, 2024 20:13 IST

  DIAL's awareness session in Rangpuri Pahari was organised to address the increasing incidents of bird strikes, especially during the monsoon season. The campaign highlighted the importance of proper waste management and the impact of open waste dumping on aviation safety.

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  SHOCKING! Person dies after falling into engine of KLM Airlines' flight seconds before takeoff

  World | May 29, 2024 23:52 IST

  A person died after falling into the spinning turbine blades of a departing passenger jet at Amsterdam's Schiphol airport. However, it was not clear whether the person was a passenger or an airport staff.

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  Goa: Six flights diverted as lightning damages runway lights at Manohar International Airport

  India | May 23, 2024 8:20 IST

  Goa news: There was a lightning strike at around 5.15 pm at MIA which caused damage to the runway edge lights. MIA took notice to airmen up to 8 pm, by which time the damaged lights were rectified, and replaced to bring the airport operations to normalcy.

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  Nothing suspicious found at Nagpur airport after bomb threat email, say officials

  Maharashtra | April 30, 2024 0:11 IST

  Following bomb threat emails received by several Indian airports, including Nagpur, Jaipur, Kanpur, and Goa, security measures have been significantly intensified. After thorough checks, Nagpur airport officials confirmed that nothing suspicious was found on the premises.

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  Dubai's Al Maktoum International Airport to be world's largest with 400 gates | DETAILS

  World | April 28, 2024 23:47 IST

  Dubai's ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum announced the decision on X and listed the features the new airport will harbour.

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  Passenger from Bangkok arrested with 10 yellow anacondas at Bengaluru airport | PICS

  April 23, 2024 10:48 IST

  The recovery of 10 anacondas in check-in baggage at Bengaluru airport triggered an outrage on social media as people reacted by expressing their bewilderment.