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Bokaro Airport is nearing operational status. A high-level meeting directed officials to speed up pending clearances. The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security will inspect the airport soon. Security clearance is a key step before commercial flights can begin. The Airports Authority of India and Bokaro Steel Plant are working to complete remaining tasks. An airline operator is still being sought.

A former British Airways flight attendant's archive reveals Queen Elizabeth II's preferences during a 1989 royal tour. Notes detail her liking for a pre-guest martini and the provision of Velamints. The collection, now up for auction, also offers insights into the Concorde era and celebrity encounters, providing a rare glimpse into royal travel routines.

Rs97Cr Facility To Open With Delhi, Mum Links

Filmmaker Farah Khan expressed her dislike for early morning flights while sharing her airport journey. She also revealed that Sussanne Khan has placed her on a 'gold diet,' preventing her from eating. In other news, Khan recently enjoyed a traditional Maharashtrian meal at Shiv Thakare's grandmother's home. Read on to know more in detail.

SpaceX's Starlink is emerging as the company's financial powerhouse, eclipsing other divisions in growth and profitability. The satellite internet unit generated $11.39 billion in revenue last year, accounting for 61% of total sales and was the sole profitable division. This financial success is crucial for funding Elon Musk's ambitious long-term visions, including Mars colonization and orbital AI data centers.

IndiGo will launch commercial flight operations from the new Noida International Airport (NIA) at Jewar on June 15, becoming the airport's first carrier. The airline will progressively connect NIA to over 16 domestic destinations, expanding air connectivity for western Uttar Pradesh and the NCR.

IndiGo Opened Bookings Last Week On 16 Routes; Air India Express Yet To Announce Flights

The Tata Group-owned carrier on Wednesday announced a series of cuts and suspensions across international routes between June and Aug 2026 owing to continued airspace restrictions in certain regions and record-high jet fuel prices impacting long-haul and international operations.

Air India is suspending and reducing flights on 29 international routes between June and August 2026 due to the West Asia conflict, rising jet fuel prices, and airspace restrictions. These temporary changes aim to improve operational stability and mitigate passenger inconvenience amid global aviation disruptions. The airline will continue operating over 1,200 international flights monthly across five continents.

Delhi's IGI Airport, managed by GMR Group, has expanded its capacity to handle 10.5 crore passengers annually, with current traffic at 7.9 crore. The airport is prioritizing an automated people mover and enhancing city-side connectivity. Despite short-term impacts from geopolitical events, GMR remains bullish on India's aviation growth.

Planes favour Arctic routes over Antarctic ones due to shorter great circle paths, driven by Northern Hemisphere city layouts and high demand. Safety regulations, available diversion airports in the Arctic, and less extreme weather also contribute. Antarctica lacks the necessary infrastructure, demand, and favourable conditions for regular commercial flights, making it a riskier proposition.

Bokaro Airport is taking a significant leap toward operational status with the installation of a new solar-powered obstacle light system on Satanpur Hill. This upgrade will vastly improve pilot visibility and safety measures, following earlier enhancements at Bokaro Steel Plant, and brings us one step closer to welcoming commercial flights.

Air India is temporarily rationalizing several international routes between June and August 2026 due to operational and economic pressures, including airspace restrictions and high fuel prices. This decision will impact thousands of international travelers during the peak summer season, with significant changes to North American, European, Australian, and Southeast Asian networks.

Noida International Airport (NIA) faces controversy over high charges for airlines and passengers, negating its lower VAT advantage over Delhi's IGI Airport. IndiGo warns this will make flying from Noida costlier, potentially deterring fliers and impacting the new airport's success. Despite the operator's defense, fares are comparable, offering no cost incentive for passengers.

Fresh US intelligence suggests Iran has resumed military production, including drones, much sooner than anticipated, raising concerns about its rapid arsenal regeneration. Tehran's strategy of decentralized manufacturing and reliance on commercially available components allows for swift replenishment of weapons like Shahed drones and Fateh missiles, even after recent strikes.

India's space regulator is offering full technology transfer for the reliable PSLV rocket to private firms, aiming to boost commercial launches. This follows a similar move for the SSLV. Despite delays in the first industry-built PSLV and SSLV, the government seeks an industry-driven launch ecosystem, signaling a major shift from ISRO's production model.