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AAI Chairman Vipin Kumar Unveils Annual Airport Traffic Review

Newsmantra — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 07:38:29 +0000

NEW DELHI. AAI Chairman Shri Vipin Kumar, IAS, unveiled the ‘Annual Review of Traffic at Indian Airports 2025–26’ in the presence of board members and senior officials. Published by the Airports Authority of India, the comprehensive report analyzes passenger traffic, aircraft movements, and freight handling across the nation. The publication provides critical data-driven insights into emerging traffic trends and the sustained growth momentum of India’s aviation sector.

Pawan Hans CMD Sunil Kumar Nagdawne Calls on Civil Aviation Secretary Samir Kumar Sinha to Discuss Growth and Strategic Vision

Newsmantra — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 06:28:47 +0000

NEW DELHI. Shri Sunil Kumar Nagdawne, the newly appointed Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Pawan Hans Limited, called on Shri Samir Kumar Sinha, Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation, to hold wide-ranging strategic discussions alongside senior ministry officials, including Joint Secretary Shri Asangba Chuba Ao and Joint Secretary & Financial Adviser Shri Padam Lal Negi. During the meeting, the ministry leadership strongly reaffirmed its support for the premier helicopter services provider, expressing full confidence in Pawan Hans’ pivotal role in expanding national connectivity, expanding helicopter operations, and delivering vital aviation services across remote and key regions of the country. Shri Nagdawne conveyed his firm commitment to collaborating closely with all key stakeholders to strengthen the public sector enterprise and contribute meaningfully to the overarching national vision of Viksit Bharat@2047, while the ministry assured its continued guidance and administrative backing to drive the organization’s ongoing transformation, safety standards, and operational growth initiatives.

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Pradeep Panicker Appointed as DIAL President and CEO

Newsmantra — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:33:17 +0000

NEW DELHI. Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) has appointed Pradeep Panicker as its President and Chief Executive Officer, effective June 1, 2026. Panicker transitions to this role after heading GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd from 2020 to 2026. In Hyderabad, he successfully steered significant growth and development across passenger, cargo, and airport infrastructure operations.

Civil Aviation Minister Outlines Key Three Point Agenda for India Air Cargo Reforms

Newsmantra — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:52:06 +0000

NEW DELHI. Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu outlined a three-pronged s trategy to accelerate India’s air cargo growth, announced impending changes to the nation’s Air Freight Station policy, and called for stronger multimodal integration to establish the country as a global logistics hub. Speaking at the India International Cargo Show 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in Delhi, the minister stated that his primary objectives are increasing cargo volumes, reducing dwell time to maximize the time advantage of air transport, and lowering operational costs to make the ecosystem more viable for smaller players. Acknowledging that India possesses the necessary market demand and volume for rapid expansion, Naidu revealed that the government is actively modifying the Air Freight Station framework after reviews showed the current system has not delivered its expected results, promising extensive stakeholder consultations to eliminate existing operational bottlenecks.

Aviation Minister Reviews Bihar Infrastructure and Airport Expansion Projects

Newsmantra — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:23:56 +0000

PATNA. Aviation Minister Shri Ram Mohan Naidu conducted a comprehensive review of Bihar’s aviation infrastructure. Joined by Rajya Sabha MP Shri Sanjay Kumar Jha, MoCA Secretary Shri Samir Kumar Sinha, and senior officials, the minister evaluated ongoing airport expansion, infrastructure development works, and proposed Greenfield airport projects across the state. This rapid enhancement of air connectivity aims to unlock massive new avenues for trade, tourism, and business activities throughout Bihar.

PESB picks Shri Sunil Kumar Nagdawne for the post of CMD of Pawan Hans

Newsmantra — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 06:16:07 +0000

NEW DELHI. PESB has recommended the name of Shri Sunil Kumar Nagdawne for the post of CMD of Pawan Hans Limited . He has been recommended for the post by the Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) panel on Monday. Presently, he is serving as General Manager (Aviation) at Indian Oil Corporation Limited.six candidates who were interviewed by the PESB selection panel

Delhi Airport Named ‘Best Airport of the Year’ at Wings India 2026

Newsmantra — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 08:10:28 +0000

NEW DELHI. Indira Gandhi International Airport, operated by Delhi International Airport Limited, has won the ‘Best Airport of the Year’ award at Wings India 2026, presented by Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu at Begumpet Airport in Hyderabad. The four-day aviation event is organised by the Ministry of Civil Aviation and FICCI. InterGlobe Services Limited, the parent company of IndiGo Airlines, received the Best Aviation Service Provider award, while Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru, was recognised as the Best Airport in the above 25 million passengers per annum category. Other award-winning airports included Pune in the 10–25 million passengers category, Lucknow in the 5–10 million category, Port Blair in the below 5 million category, and Holongi Airport in Itanagar under the UDAN scheme.

Nivedita Dubey Creates History as First Woman on AAI Board

Newsmantra — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 07:52:09 +0000

NEW DELHI. Ms Nivedita Dubey has assumed charge as Member (Human Resources), the second-highest position in the Airports Authority of India (AAI), becoming the first woman officer to be inducted into the AAI Board. Her appointment marks a historic milestone in the Indian aviation sector and has been widely welcomed.

A native of Prayagraj, Dubey joined AAI in 1995 as a management trainee and has served in several key leadership roles. An alumna of Allahabad University and MONIRBA, she has been widely appreciated for her tenure as airport manager at Indira Gandhi International Airport and for successfully turning around loss-making airports during her term as Regional Executive Director of the Eastern Region.