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Airports Authority of India issues SOPs day after Centre says domestic flights to resume from 25 May in 'calibrated manner'
Trendingdesk •All passenger flights were stopped in late March following the announcement of a nationwide lockdown to flatten the curve of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Coronavirus Outbreak: Kho Kho Federation of India extends financial assistance to women's team captain Nasreen amidst lockdown
•22-year-old Nasreen, who is on a scholarship with Airport Authority of India (AAI), had played a crucial role in securing a top podium finish for the country at the 2019 South Asian Games
Kerala government moves high court against AAI handing over Thiruvananthapuram airport to Adani
•The Kerala government has moved the high court challenging the AAI's "arbitrary and illegal" attempt to prefer Adani Enterprises for the management of Thiruvananthapuram International Airport
Songs of defiance: With sudden scrapping of TM Krishna’s concert, AAI helps AAP score political point
Pallavirebbapragada •The AAP government in Delhi reinstated its commitment towards social reform by publicly and enthusiastically backing TM Krishna’s activism, and thereby, succeeded in sending out a positive social message
Narendra Modi claims 35 airports built over past four years, but official data shows only seven are 'operational'
Factchecker •As many as 129 airports are owned by Airport Authority of India (AAI) — of which 23 are international, 78 domestic, eight customs and 20 civil enclaves at defence airfields, according to the annual report 2017-18 of the Ministry of Civil Aviation.
Airports Authority of India to develop Palaly airport in Sri Lanka; first project in island nation
•the AAI said it has signed an agreement with External Affairs Ministry for "preparation of a Detailed Project Report for development of Palaly airport in Sri Lanka".
Odisha govt mulling SpiceJet offer to start sea plane services, directs Chilika Development Authority to cooperate with AAI
•The Odisha government has directed the tourism department and Chilika Development Authority (CDA) to cooperate with SpiceJet Limited and Airport Authority of India (AAI) and explore the possibility of introducing sea plane services in state, an official said.
International airport in Kannur, fourth in the state, to start operations in September, says CM Pinarayi Vijayan
•Kerala is making new achievements in the Aviation industry by developing the fourth international airport. Union Minister for Civil Aviation Suresh Prabhu announced the opening by September.
Govt looks to invite US firms for airport development, seeks to make segment more competitive
•The government is looking for participation from American companies in the development of airports as it seeks to make the segment more competitive
'Necessary ecosystem' has led to 20% growth in civil aviation sector, says official
Ians •Civil Aviation Secretary R N Choubey said the Central government is taking necessary steps to address the airport capacity requirements to handle increasing volume of air traffic.