INFRASTRUCTURE
Aviation NOCs To Go Digital, Faster And Transparent Amid Reform Push
India’s Ministry of Civil Aviation has initiated measures to simplify, automate and decentralise the process for issuing No Objection Certificates (NOCs), with Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu directing officials to work out and implement the proposed reforms within 15 days. Naidu held a meeting with senior officials of the Ministry of Civil Aviation and […]
CW Bureau
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Sep 2, 2026
INFRASTRUCTURE
TN Scraps Airport Plan At Parandur, Starts Review Of Alternate Locations
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has announced in the Legislative Assembly that the state has dropped all measures to establish a greenfield airport at Parandur, bringing an end to the long-running proposal amid strong opposition from farming communities in the region. The decision marks a significant shift in the state’s aviation infrastructure strategy, […]
CW Bureau
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Aug 24, 2026
GENERAL
Centre Clears 11 New Flying Schools To Up India’s Pilot Training Capacity
The Centre has awarded Letters of Intent (LoIs) for setting up 11 new flying training organisations (FTOs) across seven Airports Authority of India (AAI) airports, a move aimed at strengthening India’s pilot training ecosystem amid surging demand for aviation professionals. The new FTOs are expected to increase the country’s annual pilot training capacity by 750 […]
CW Bureau
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Aug 5, 2026
GENERAL
India Moves Swiftly To Shield Aviation Sector From West Asia Shockwaves
India’s domestic aviation sector is being actively insulated from the cascading effects of the ongoing West Asia crisis, as the government steps in with targeted relief measures to stabilise operations and protect passenger interests. At a time when global aviation is reeling under unprecedented cost pressures, India’s calibrated response highlights a clear focus on maintaining […]
CW Bureau
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Apr 9, 2026
