Transport
Heathrow claims growth in parliamentary support for expansion
The expansion of Heathrow has emerged as a bright spot for Parliament – with 74 per cent of MPs now saying they back a third runway at Britain’s hub airport,
Air India communications go global with SITA
Air India has introduced a new communications solution that will link its global airport teams. Using SITA Connect, the national carrier will be able to link its central hubs in
Doubling of Rajpura-Bhatinda line approved by CCEA
Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) recently approved doubling of Rajpura-Bhatinda railway line at an estimated cost of Rs 1,251.25 crore. Aiming at decongesting the strategically important route connecting the western
Jet Airways forms FFP partnership with Delta Air Lines
India’s Jet Airways has formed a new frequent flyer partnership with Delta Air Lines. Under the terms of the agreement, which comes into immediate effect, members of JetPrivilege are able
India secures funds for longest bridge
The Indian government has secured a loan with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to fund the construction of the country’s longest bridge. Spanning the River Ganges in the northeastern
Hyderabad airport becomes carbon-neutral
Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Airport has become the second airport in India to be classified as carbon-neutral. The hub has now achieved carbon-neutral status (Level 3+), as certified by the
Scottish government confirms plans to cut APD by half
The Scottish government has confirmed plans to halve Air Passenger Duty by the end of the current Scottish Parliament in 2021. Willie Walsh, IAG chief executive, welcomed the move. He
New airport opens in Punjab
City of Bathinda gets connected with new hub! India has improved connectivity to its northern Punjab region with the opening of a new airport. The country’s Civil Aviation Minister, Ashok
India speeds up Delhi-Mumbai rail plan
The Indian government is accelerating its plan to speed up the key Delhi-Mumbai railway line, by ordering a new high-speed train that can operate on the existing tracks. The Economic
Ethiopian received Airline of the Year Award for the fifth year in a row from AFRAA
Africa’s largest Airline Group, Ethiopian Airlines, is pleased to announce that it has won Airline of the Year Award, for the fifth year in a row, by the African Airlines
