By Neeraj Kumar Patna: The dense fog and mist enveloping Bihar have significantly disrupted flight operations at Patna Airport. In response, a revised winter flight schedule has been introduced, suspending 10 pairs of flights scheduled for early morning and late-night operations until 31 December. Among the changes, the direct flight connecting Patna and Guwahati has…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: A potential aviation disaster was narrowly avoided on Tuesday morning due to the quick thinking of a SpiceJet pilot. Flight number SG2950, which had taken off from Delhi for Shillong, was forced to make an emergency landing at Patna airport after a technical glitch was detected mid-air. The incident left the…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: The construction of the new terminal at Patna Airport, originally scheduled for completion by 31 October and later extended to 31 December, has been delayed yet again. Although the civil structure is complete, 40% of the finishing work remains unfinished, making it unlikely to meet the revised deadline. The Chairman of…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: Patna District Magistrate (DM) Dr. Chandrashekhar Singh conducted a review on Tuesday of ongoing works related to the construction of the civil enclave at Bihta Airport and the expansion of Patna Airport. The DM assessed the progress of various initiatives, stating that 108 acres of land have already been allocated for…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: In the upcoming year, Patna Airport is set to commence international flight services, with the new operations expected to be available by March. The construction of a new terminal building is progressing swiftly to accommodate these services. The new terminal will be seven times larger than the current one, spanning 65,000…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday inspected the under-construction terminal of Patna’s Jayaprakash Narayan International Airport (Patna Airport) , issuing strict directives to officials to expedite the completion of the pending works. During the visit, the Chief Minister gathered detailed information about the airport’s expansion and provided essential guidelines. While…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: Air passengers arriving in Patna will soon enjoy a host of modern facilities aimed at improving their travel experience. The upcoming terminal at Patna airport will feature three new conveyor belts, ensuring quicker baggage retrieval for passengers. Installation of these belts is set to begin next month. In addition, five new…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: The construction of a new airport terminal at Patna airport is paving the way for the commencement of direct flight services to Nepal and other countries such as Japan, Vietnam, Myanmar, and Thailand. This development aims to cater to the large number of Buddhist tourists traveling to Bodh Gaya from these…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna, June 23: The construction of a parallel taxi track and an isolation parking bay at Patna Airport has been completed. The final steps of cleaning and painting are currently underway, and the project is expected to be fully finished by the end of this month. Commissioning is set to begin next…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: Patna airport received a bomb threat via email, causing a stir among airport officials and prompting immediate high alert measures. The airport director confirmed the threat, stating that security has been significantly tightened. The authenticity of the email is under investigation, and the police have been informed. Following the threat, a…
