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India Plans PPP Leasing for 11 Airports, Including Tirupati
The civil aviation ministry has proposed leasing 11 Airports Authority of India airports to private concessionaires under a public-private partnership model. The airports, including Varanasi and Tirupati, would be grouped into five bundles and offered for 50-year concession periods. The proposal has received in-principle approval from the Public Private Partnership Appraisal Committee. The estimated investment by selected concessionaires is pegged at Rs 8,622 crore.
India Plans PPP Leasing for 11 Airports, Including Tirupati
The civil aviation ministry has proposed leasing 11 Airports Authority of India airports to private concessionaires under a public-private partnership model. The airports, including Varanasi and Tirupati, would be grouped into five bundles and offered for 50-year concession periods. The proposal has received in-principle approval from the Public Private Partnership Appraisal Committee. The estimated investment by selected concessionaires is pegged at Rs 8,622 crore.
Adani Eyes Airline Entry as India Reviews Airport Ownership Rules
The Adani Group is reportedly seeking changes to India’s airport ownership regulations that could allow it to enter the scheduled airline business. The existing clause prevents operators of Delhi and Mumbai airports from holding more than a 10% stake in a scheduled carrier. The proposal has reportedly been submitted to the central government, but no airline has been officially announced. There is also no confirmed launch date, fleet plan
Adani Eyes Airline Entry as India Reviews Airport Ownership Rules
The Adani Group is reportedly seeking changes to India’s airport ownership regulations that could allow it to enter the scheduled airline business. The existing clause prevents operators of Delhi and Mumbai airports from holding more than a 10% stake in a scheduled carrier. The proposal has reportedly been submitted to the central government, but no airline has been officially announced. There is also no confirmed launch date, fleet plan
Noida Airport Opens With First Commercial Flight From Lucknow
Noida International Airport in Jewar started commercial flight operations on Monday, June 15, 2026. The first flight from Lucknow’s Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport landed at 8:05 am, officially opening passenger services at the new greenfield airport. The inaugural Lucknow-Noida flight was operated by IndiGo. The return flight, IndiGo 6E-2279, was scheduled to depart from Noida at 6:55 pm and reach Lucknow around 8 pm. Passe
Noida Airport Opens With First Commercial Flight From Lucknow
Noida International Airport in Jewar started commercial flight operations on Monday, June 15, 2026. The first flight from Lucknow’s Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport landed at 8:05 am, officially opening passenger services at the new greenfield airport. The inaugural Lucknow-Noida flight was operated by IndiGo. The return flight, IndiGo 6E-2279, was scheduled to depart from Noida at 6:55 pm and reach Lucknow around 8 pm. Passe
Iran-Israel Ceasefire Tension Rises After Tehran Blasts And New Strikes
Tehran Blasts Put Iran-Israel Ceasefire Under Fresh Pressure Fresh blasts in Tehran and renewed Iran-Israel strikes have raised concern over the fragile ceasefire and US-backed peace efforts. Tehran Blasts Raise Fresh Alarm The fragile Iran-Israel ceasefire came under renewed pressure on Monday after loud explosions were reported in Tehran, Isfahan and Tabriz. Reports s
Iran-Israel Ceasefire Tension Rises After Tehran Blasts And New Strikes
Tehran Blasts Put Iran-Israel Ceasefire Under Fresh Pressure Fresh blasts in Tehran and renewed Iran-Israel strikes have raised concern over the fragile ceasefire and US-backed peace efforts. Tehran Blasts Raise Fresh Alarm The fragile Iran-Israel ceasefire came under renewed pressure on Monday after loud explosions were reported in Tehran, Isfahan and Tabriz. Reports s
Air India Flight Grounded at Mumbai Airport, Passengers Wait Onboard
Air India Flight Delay Leaves Passengers Waiting Onboard at Mumbai Airport Air India Flight Grounded in Mumbai An Air India flight travelling from Hyderabad to Mumbai was grounded at Mumbai airport on Monday, May 18, 2026, after landing. The Hyderabad to Mumbai Air India flight was grounded at Mumbai airport, reportedly faced a delay due to a strike by ground and technical staff. Passengers were made to remain seated i
Air India Flight Grounded at Mumbai Airport, Passengers Wait Onboard
Air India Flight Delay Leaves Passengers Waiting Onboard at Mumbai Airport Air India Flight Grounded in Mumbai An Air India flight travelling from Hyderabad to Mumbai was grounded at Mumbai airport on Monday, May 18, 2026, after landing. The Hyderabad to Mumbai Air India flight was grounded at Mumbai airport, reportedly faced a delay due to a strike by ground and technical staff. Passengers were made to remain seated i
Hyderabad Lufthansa Flight Threat: LH754 Lands Safely After Bomb Alert
Hyderabad Lufthansa Flight Threat Triggers Alert A Hyderabad Lufthansa flight threat created a major security alert at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport after Lufthansa flight LH754 received a bomb alert before landing. The Frankfurt Hyderabad flight was scheduled to arrive at Shamshabad when the airline reportedly received an email claiming that a bomb had been placed on the aircraft. Following the Lufthansa LH754 bomb alert, airport officials immediat
Hyderabad Lufthansa Flight Threat: LH754 Lands Safely After Bomb Alert
Hyderabad Lufthansa Flight Threat Triggers Alert A Hyderabad Lufthansa flight threat created a major security alert at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport after Lufthansa flight LH754 received a bomb alert before landing. The Frankfurt Hyderabad flight was scheduled to arrive at Shamshabad when the airline reportedly received an email claiming that a bomb had been placed on the aircraft. Following the Lufthansa LH754 bomb alert, airport officials immediat









