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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy 13 Nov 2026, 02:00 PM IST

Maharashtra Opposes Mumbai Flight Shift, Pushes Phased Terminal 1 Redevelopment

The Maharashtra government has opposed any plan to shift flights away from Mumbai during the redevelopment of Terminal 1, arguing that air connectivity must be protected while work is carried out in stages. The state’s position runs counter to the airport operator’s broader redevelopment approach, setting up a policy and operational contest over one of India’s busiest aviation hubs.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy04 Nov 2026, 05:00 PM IST

Competing With Customers Is a Losing Strategy, Says AAHL CEO on Airline Business

Adani Airports Holdings Ltd. chief executive has said it is “never a good strategy” for an airport operator to compete with its airline customers, underscoring a clear separation between the group’s airport business and the wider Adani conglomerate. The remarks come amid heightened scrutiny of how integrated infrastructure groups manage commercial relationships across aviation and other regulated sectors.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy11 Oct 2026, 08:10 PM IST

Airlines Seek Structural Safety Reports, Redevelopment Plan for Mumbai Airport’s Terminal 1

Airlines operating out of Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport have asked the airport operator for detailed structural safety reports on Terminal 1, alongside a full redevelopment blueprint. The carriers want clarity on the project’s scope, phase-wise execution plan and firm timelines, underscoring growing concern over operational continuity and passenger safety at one of India’s busiest aviation hubs.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy10 Oct 2026, 10:59 PM IST

Airlines Seek Structural Safety Reports as Mumbai Airport Faces Scrutiny Over Terminal 1 Redevelopment

Airlines operating from Mumbai’s Terminal 1 have asked the airport operator for detailed structural safety reports, intensifying scrutiny over the ageing domestic terminal as redevelopment plans gather pace. Carriers have also sought a phase-wise execution schedule and firm timelines for the project, underscoring industry concern over operational continuity, passenger safety and capacity planning.

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National Governance & Policy08 Oct 2026, 01:06 PM IST

IATA Seeks Transparency as India Halts Mumbai Airport Flight Cut Plan

The International Air Transport Association has called for transparency and consultation after India’s Civil Aviation Ministry put on hold Mumbai airport’s proposal to reduce one-third of international flights from October 26. The move has intensified scrutiny over capacity management at one of the country’s busiest aviation hubs, with airlines, regulators and airport operators now under pressure to clarify the operational and commercial implications.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy06 Oct 2026, 08:07 AM IST

CIAL’s User Fee Draws Scrutiny as Kochi Airport Expansion Needs Come Into Focus

The user fee at Kochi’s airport operator, Cochin International Airport Ltd., is facing renewed scrutiny amid questions over whether passengers are paying for routine operations rather than long-term capacity expansion. Critics argue the levy would be easier to justify if it were clearly tied to a second runway, a project that could strengthen the airport’s future growth case. The debate highlights a broader policy tension in Indian aviation: how airports balance user charges, infrastructure financing and public acceptance.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy05 Oct 2026, 05:55 AM IST

Ahmedabad Airport Imposes New Drop-Off Charges, Raises Pick-Up Fee by 33% for Taxis and Hired Vehicles

Ahmedabad airport has introduced a fresh pricing structure that adds a new drop-off and visit charge for taxis while increasing the pick-up fee by 33%, raising the cost of airport access for passengers using hired transport. The levy also extends to tempos, minibuses and buses, with charges for the first 0-30 minutes rising as high as ₹600, underscoring a broader shift in how airport operators monetise curbside access.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy04 Oct 2026, 10:24 PM IST

Mumbai Airport Terminal 1 Revamp to Leave 91% of Passenger Traffic Unaffected

Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport is set for a major Terminal 1 redevelopment, but airport operator AAHL says the disruption to passengers will be limited. According to the company, about 91% of current traffic will remain unaffected, while airlines may temporarily shift some operations to Navi Mumbai International Airport to preserve continuity during construction.

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