Aviation & Airspace

Union Cabinet extends Airports Authority of India land lease for Nagpur Airport licensing

Nagpur Airport PPP concession execution now depends on the AAI-to-MIL lease running beyond 06.08.2039 so MIL can license the airport to GNIAL for a 30-year term from COD

PIB · 6d

DGCA sets conditions for photography at Indian aerodromes

Aerodrome operators must permit photography only under DGCA security controls

DGCA · May 8

EU activates biometric Entry/Exit System at Schengen borders

Border operators must capture non-EU travellers’ biometrics at Schengen entry

The Guardian · Apr 30

China bans drone sales and UAV entry in Beijing

Retailers must stop Beijing drone sales from April 30

The Hindu · Apr 29

FAA removes roving drone no-fly zones around DHS vehicles

Drone operators can resume flight planning near moving DHS vehicles

Ars Technica · Apr 28

UK eases airport slot forfeiture for fuel-shortage cancellations

Airlines can cancel flights for fuel shortages without losing airport slots

The Guardian · Apr 25

India expands aviation fuel definition to include ethanol blends

ATF suppliers must certify fuels to IS 17081 before supply or risk seizure

Economic Times · Apr 22

Iran resumes international flights from Mashhad airport

Airlines can restart international services from Mashhad

The Hindu · Apr 19

India cuts airport landing and parking charges by 25%

Airports must apply temporary tariff reduction

Economic Times · Apr 8

RBI allows rupee exchange at airport duty-free departure areas

Residents can access forex counters beyond immigration

RBI · Apr 6

Austria blocks US military overflight requests

Airspace denied for Iran-related operations

Euronews · Apr 4

India suspends 60% airline free-seat mandate

Seat pricing rules remain unchanged

Economic Times · Apr 2