nagpur airport

Exciting changes are on the horizon for nagpur airport as GMR Group gears up to take over operations in just two weeks. The ambitious project involves a comprehensive overhaul of the current terminal and the introduction of a state-of-the-art modular facility, strategically designed for future growth and capable of accommodating 30 million passengers a year.

New Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) guidelines now prohibit unauthorized photography and videography in sensitive airport areas. Violators face potential fines and may be placed on the No-Fly List, impacting their ability to travel. This measure aims to safeguard operational information and airport security.

An Air India flight to San Francisco returned to Delhi after nine hours due to a malfunctioning Traffic Collision Avoidance System. The Boeing 777, named 'Goa', had been grounded for six years at Nagpur's MRO facility due to a shortage of spare parts. Critical components, including engines and landing gear, were replaced during its extensive overhaul.

The Union Cabinet has approved extending the AAI land lease for Nagpur's Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, enabling a 30-year PPP concession to GMR Nagpur International Airport Limited. This decision paves the way for the airport's modernization and expansion, aiming to transform Nagpur into a major aviation and cargo hub.