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UP Takes Flight, Emerges As India’s Premier Travel Hub With Over 10 Operational Airports

In recent years, infrastructure in Uttar Pradesh has seen a significant turnaround, marked by expansions at existing terminals, the opening of new airports like Ayodhya, and the establishment of civil enclaves at defence airfields such as Bareilly. Prime Minister Modi's inauguration of five new airports on Sunday further boosts this momentum

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Nine Airports In Maharashtra Get Budget Of Rs 561 Cr Under UDAN Scheme

Kolhapur, renowned for its foundry, leather shoes, sugar trade and jaggery, has received the highest budget allocation of Rs 305.93 crore during this period, of which Rs 296.59 crore (97 per cent) has been utilised

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Odisha Invites Global Bids For Puri Airport Construction

This is the first time the Odisha government has invited global bids for the construction of the Shri Jagannath Puri Airport, a project considered a major promise to the people by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik

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DigiYatra App Crosses 45.8 Lakh Users Mark; To Be Implemented At Chennai Airport By 31 March

According to the data, the number of people using DigiYatra on Android currently stands at 21.2 lakhs, compared to 17.3 lakhs in the beginning of the year, signalling a growth of 22.5 per cent

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Noida Airport's First Phase Development To Cost Rs 10,056 Crore; Approx 70% Already Spent

The inaugural phase of the airport, spread across 1,300 hectares, is slated to commence flight operations by September

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Immigration Checks Set To Be Ramped Up Using Biometrics At Delhi, Mumbai And Bengaluru Airports

Individuals familiar with the matter have informed a leading media house that authentication will be facilitated through face recognition or fingerprints

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Increase Efficiency Or Risk Losing Customers, Warns Aviation Minister

In a meeting with CEOs of various airlines, including IndiGo, Air India, Vistara and Air India Express, Union Civil Aviation minister Jyotiraditya Scindia urged carriers to prioritise not only passenger volume but also operational efficiency

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AAI Reveals Plans To Handle Ayodhya Rush

To address the parking needs of VIP aircraft, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) has identified 12 airports across five states – Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh and Uttarakhand

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GMR Hyderabad International Airport, Lufthansa Commence Direct Flights To Frankfurt

The timing of Lufthansa's flights caters to the growing trend of Indian passengers choosing European airports as transit hubs for North American travel

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Domestic Air Passenger Traffic Grows 8.34% To 15.20 Cr In 2023

This data, released by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Monday, indicates a notable growth from the 123.2 million domestic passengers recorded by the end of 31 December 2022

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