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New Delhi, 10th June 2022 : To cater the growing population of the fourthlargest city in the state of Gujarat and increasing flow of air traffic in this region, Airports Authority of India has undertaken the work for construction of New Greenfield Airport, Rajkot in Gujarat. With the project cost of Rs. 1405 crores, the new airport is envisioned to be a transportation hub for people traveling abroad from the state. Spread over 2534acres, a new greenfield airport has been planned with modern facilities and conveniences for the travellers with increased number of counters and other necessary facilities. The location of new airport is approximately 30 kms from Rajkot city and on Rajkot-Ahmadabad highway. With total built-up area of 23,000 sqm excluding basement, the terminal building of this new airport will be capable to handle 1800 passengers during peak hours. The terminal will be equipped with state-of-the-art passenger facilities, four passenger boarding bridges, three conveyor belts and 20 check-in counters along with modern firefighting and fire alarm system. The city side area of the airport will also be developed for adequate parking facilities for car, taxi and buses along with landscaping. Runway length is planned for 3040 m for serving AB-321type of aircraft which will be capable of parking 14 aircraft at a time. The terminal façade design is influenced from the existing Palaces of Rajkot like the Ranjit Vilas Palace, integrating traditional elements into a contemporary form. An outer skin of traditional Jalis of Palaces is provided to minimize the heat gain inside building. The terminal will depict various artforms including dandiya dance through its dynamic external façade and splendid interiors. Rajkot is famous for its’ golden jewellery and filigree work and that has inspired the exterior panel work at drop-off area of city side kerb. More than 82% of earth work and 80% of Runway and other pavement works have been completed. The work for new terminal building & ATC Tower is also in progress. To commission the airport, an interim terminal building of size 60m x 60m capable of handling 300 passengers per hour is also in progress. The present progress of the total project is 45%. It is expected that the new airport will be ready for operation by March 2023. Rajkot is effectively contributing to the economy of India through its small scale and heavy industries. The city is playing an important role in complex supply chains with global perspective, which is expected to grow exponentially. Air connectivity to the international market will boost the industrial growth, which in turn will generate new employment opportunities. Apart from this, the new airport will come up with lots of commercial development. This will boost travel-logistics, hotel industry, restaurants, warehouse-Cargo handling and clearing business etc. and many more. In the PM Gati Shakti’s spirit of inclusive multi-modal connectivity, the Hirasar Airport is accessed from the National Highway NH-27. A clover -leaf flyover is planned on the highway for unhindered access to the airport. Being located on Rajkot-Ahmadabad highway, this airport will aim to reduce time and cost related to logistics for multiple industries in the region. More Importantly, the ceramic industry of Morbi and other industries of Jamnagar also depend on Rajkot for air connectivity. The plans to modernize and beautify the ancient city of Rajkot are already in place and all such infrastructure development projects including construction of greenfield airport will help promote the local business houses adding economic wealth to the country.

New Delhi, 1st June 2022: Surat, the financial capital of Gujarat and hub for diamond and textile business in India attracts air travelers in large numbers. Considering the magnificent rise in passenger traffic, AAI is extensively working towards the holistic development of the airport with a project cost of Rs 353 Crores. The development project includes extension of existing terminal building from 8474 sqm to25520 sqm. In addition to the extension of terminal building, the expansion of apron from five parking bays to 18 Parking bays and construction of parallel taxi track(2905mX30m) work is also in progress. After completion of project, the new state-of –the-art extended terminal building will be capable of handling 1200 Domestic and 600 International passengers’ during peak hours making the annual passenger capacity of 2.6 Million. Equipped with all modern passenger amenities, the terminal building will have 20 check-in counters, five aero bridges, In-Line baggage handling system,five conveyor belts for arriving passengers. The new terminal building will also have a parking area with capacityfor475cars. The terminal will be a 4-Star GRIHA rated energy efficient building with sustainability features. The interiors of the terminal building will reflect the art and culture of Gujarat.More than 58% of the work for extension of terminal building is completed and the building will be ready by 31st December 2022. Surat Airport facilitates to a large number of business community across the country, as it is directly connected to 16 cities across the country. The new world-class terminal building of the airport will enhance the connectivity to this industrial City, giving impetus to the overall growth of the region.

Dubai, May 19, 2022: • Develop intelligent, end-to-end control of entire airport infrastructure to meet future security challenges • Security threat is rising with new technologies and passenger growth Airport authorities have been building more resilient security infrastructure that is able to monitor a large number of passenger movements as security threat is rising with new data driven technologies and significant passenger growth, experts and officials said at the Airport Security conference at the Global Airport Leaders’ Forum.Brigadier Humooda Mohammed Selayem Alameri, Deputy Director of General Department of Airport Security, Dubai Police, in his keynote address on “Developing intelligent, end-to-end control of entire airport infrastructure to meet future security challenges” said that as security threats get more advance, we at the airport security are enhancing technology-based end-to-end solutions to detect and mitigate security challenges before they occur. Security organizations around the world are expanding security solutions and taking measures based on different technologies to detect terrorist acts or smuggling ahead of time,” he said. He also stressed on the making secure infrastructure to help mitigate any threat as planning is a key role to make more secure measures.“Technology is reshaping the airport security with tools like CT scanning, 3D imaging, AI and other means for the security of passengers as well as cargo,” he said. Brigadier Humooda Mohammed Selayem Alameri said that “technology and old methods like K9 are playing key role in security and detection of explosives or drugs around the airports. Dubai Police is merging the latest technology with old methods and the results aremuch satisfactory.” Besides tools like biometric and fingerprints and facial scanning, Artificial Intelligence is the future of airport security. Buti Ahmed Qurwash, Vice President Security, Dubai Airports, focused on the recent critical development in airport security that are being rolled out across airports globally. “The new measures to improve overall experience by passengers at airports to provide maximum security and safety included the security screening process through automated machines, the use of biometric, passengers tracking, video surveillances, risk-based security and access control and queue management around the world.” He highlighted the current safety and security measures as well as a number of measures being added in the existing security protocols. “The new measures added for passenger screening included CT technology, body scanner and advance CCTV while for cargo screening the new feature added were Big X-ray screening and deployment of Regulated Agents for staff screening and biometrics. The advance protection with additional layers were put in action for cyber security while Drones are also being using to install Radar Technologies to provide security around airports,” he said. Organised by RX Global (Reed Exhibitions), the world’s largest airport industry B2B platform has a sharp focus on sustainability to help the aviation industry in achieving a more sustainable airport industry that is aiming to reduce carbon footprint year on year. The 21st edition of the Airport Show is supported by Dubai Airports, Dubai Police, Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA), dnata (part of Emirates Airline and Group), Dubai Aviation Engineering Projects (DAEP), Global Air Navigation Services (GANS), and Dubai Air Navigation Services (dans).

• AAHL has raised USD 250 Mn through a3-year ECB facility from two international banks, with an option to raise additional USD 200 Mn • Funds raised to be used for capital expenditure and development of six airports • This transaction marks completion of the first step of the capital management plan of AAHL • AAHL recently concluded Mumbai International Airport Limited’s (MIAL) USD 750 Mn private placement to Apollo and USD 1.74bn financial closure of Navi Mumbai International Airport      Limited (NMIAL) cumulating to USD 2.74bn. Ahmedabad, 09May 2022: Adani Airport Holdings Ltd (AAHL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Adani Enterprises Ltd,today announced successful closure of funding of USD 250 Mn senior secured 3-year ECB facility from consortium of Standard Chartered Bank (SCB) and Barclays Bank PLC. The facility has an option to raise additional USD 200Mn.The financing structure enables a scalable capital solution with flexibility to tap global capital markets in line with AAHL’s vision of providing a transformational airport infrastructure platform. AAHL is leading the Adani portfolio’s foray into B2C infrastructure assets. AAHL business is centered around convenience to consumer both via physical and digital channels. “We are focused on delivering high quality infrastructure access to our consumers both through physical and digital channels,” said Spokesperson – AAHL“The first phase of our capital management plan is now set in motion with the funding of AAHL, MIAL and NMIAL, and we will now focus on scaling up the airports business into one of the largest airport platforms globally. We are grateful to our stakeholders and consumers for their continued support and their confidence in us.” This issuance by AAHL, marks the first milestone in its capital management plan.Earlier this week, MIAL placed USD 750 Mn private placement to Apollo, and USD 1.74 Bn financial closure for NMIAL from the domestic banking system. With this, AAHL has tapped three different pools of capital cumulating to USD 2.74Bn. AAHL is now geared for the next phase of its capital management plan which includes tapping the public capital markets and further construction facilities to enable access to long term capital sources for infrastructure development. AAHLis an integrated airport network consisting of eight airports located around city centres controlling ~50% of top 10 domestic routes, ~23% of the total Indian air traffic, and ~30% of India’s air cargo. AAHL airports handle around ~200 Mn consumers, including passengers and non-passengers.

New Delhi: Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL), a GMR Infrastructure Limited-led consortium has introduced a state-of-the-art Service Quality Management platform that will help the airport operator in enhancing the travel experience of passengers at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport.For this, DIAL has implemented Vesta, a cloud-based Mobile-First Airline Operations Management Platform – a next-generation operations architecture with a robust and dynamic delivery model – to tackle and improve its terminal operations. Vesta Airport Operations Management System will help DIAL in handling its operations faster than traditional methods. It will help DIAL in improving its productivity, automate its terminal services, increase operational flexibility to handle future growth in passenger traffic, and, reduce costs. The platform will help the terminal operations teams in the automation of handling of passenger requests, complaints, and maintenance jobs and, thus help DIAL in providing enhanced passenger experience at the airport. The platform will provide DIAL-Estate department managers with the ability to structure daily operations in a more efficient and organized manner by making real-time data available at their fingertips. It will also help optimize communications among all departments, boost the productivity of employees and third- party vendors by efficient use of resources, streamline operations and connect teams. This will help DIAL in making smarter decisions that are backed by real-time data and detailed records. Vesta is a core facility operations product of Check-Inn Technologies that focuses on providing cloud-based solutions. Vesta is a complete communication platform that brings all operations on a unified platform for better visibility across department operations. It creates requests, manages tasks, and sends notifications in real-time. It does trouble-shooting of complaints on a real-time basis and ensures its resolution from a single office seat. Speaking on the occasion, Videh Kumar Jaipuriar, CEO-DIAL, said, “DIAL has been working to provide world-class services to the passenger at Delhi Airport. During the pandemic, Delhi Airport has introduced several initiatives to ensure ‘flying is safe’ without compromising service quality. We have introduced the new platform that will facilitate the automation of handling of passenger requests, complaints, and maintenance jobs. It will also help us in capturing, tracking, and significantly reducing service breakdowns and digitizing daily housekeeping activities resulting in a significant increase in productivity and turn passenger satisfaction scores.” Sharang Majumdar, Co-founder, COO at Vesta said, “We are proud to partner with DIAL in its digital transformation journey. At Vesta, we are committed to helping airports function better by boosting operational efficiency that results in improved service quality. At IGIA, our team helped set up the system in a way that enables the employees and vendors across 28 departments and levels, to fully maximize the power of Vesta.”

Mumbai, March 04, 2022: CSMI Airport, Mumbai has brought innovation in solutions to provide ease in transfer for passengers with connecting domestic flights. Travellers with a domestic layover at CSMIA can now easily transfer with reduced congestion and transit time. With this new development, CSMIA has become the first airport in the country to create and begin operations from a dedicated domestic to domestic passenger and crew member transfer facility within Terminal-2 (T2). With an endeavour to smoothen passenger travel experience while adhering to mandated norms and regulations, this dedicated space has requisite security screening infrastructure along with pre-embarkation security checks conducted by the CISF. This transit area will considerably cut down the Minimum Connection Time (MCT) for transfer passengers and crew members, thereby enabling passengers with a shorter time gap between connecting flight to board. Besides, it will add flexibility to the airline operators in planning their flight schedule and rostering of crew members as they will now be able to accommodate passengers with a lesser time interval between their connecting flights. This enhancement will, in turn, also help decongest the airport, as the passengers who otherwise would earlier exit & re-enter the terminal and further wait for their onward flight will now be able to board without undergoing the process of re-entering the terminal building.

New Delhi, 3rd March 2022: Considering the importance of air connectivity to the capital city of Arunachal Pradesh, AAI has undertaken the work of constructing a Greenfield Airport in Hollongi, 15 Kms from Itanagar. With an estimated cost of Rs.645 crore, the project includes the development work i.e. construction of airport pavements, air side work, terminal Building and city side works. The proposed airport is designed for operations of A-320 category of air craft and future extension of Runway by 500m length to cater A-321 type of aircraft .With an area of 4100 sqm, the terminal building of the airport will be able to handle 200 passengers during peak hours. Equipped with eight check-in counters, the terminal building will have all modern passenger facilities. Development Work is in full swing and almost 80% of airside works is completed. Progress of Construction of New Interim Terminal building is 30%. The airport is planned for operationalization on 15thAugust 2022. The terminal will be an energy efficient building provisioned with Rain Water Harvesting system and sustainable landscape. The development work also includes construction of ATC Tower cum Technical Block, Fire station, Medical Centre and other ancillary works. The building’s envelope is influenced by the surrounding landscapes. Moving away from the strict geometry of straight lines and angles, the roof form is organic and establishes instant connection with the viewer. The building interior is designed to emanate a sense of calm to the passengers. This is achieved by providing free-flowing spaces, hidden service core and a glass façade that links the eye to the panoramic scenic beauty of the Himalayan Foothills. The PM has laid emphasis on transforming Arunachal Pradesh into a major gateway to SouthEast Asia by developing modern infrastructure across the state. An airport to connect the capital city is a much-needed aspiration of local community which will also accelerate economic activity in the region.

New Delhi, 28th February 2022: Airports Authority of India (AAI) and Yamuna International Airport Private Limited (YIAPL) has entered into an agreement for the provision of Communication Navigation Surveillance Systems (CNS) & Air Traffic Management (ATM) facilities and services. AAI will provide the Air Traffic Services at Noida International Airport (Jewar). As an Air Navigation Services Provider (ANSP), AAI is only entity statutorily empowered to provide air traffic services in India. The agreement was jointly signed by Mr. Christoph Schnellman, CEO, Noida International Airport (NIA)&Kiran Jain CEO, YIAPL and Shri K Vasudevan, ED Air Space Management (ASM)on the behalf of AAI, in the august presence of ShriA.K. Pathak, Member (Planning), AAI. Shri K.Vinayak Rao, Member (Finance); Shri M. Suresh, Member (ANS) and Senior officials of AAI & YIAPL were also present on this occasion. TheNoida International Airport (Jewar) is expected to be commissioned by the year 2025 and AAI will be associated with the airport operator in all three phases covered under the CNS-ATM Agreement viz., the pre-commissioning, commissioning and the operational phase. The airspace design and flight procedure design will be undertaken collaboratively under the aegis of the Air Space Management (ASM) Directorate of AAI with the participation of New Delhi Air Traffic Control Centre and the airport operator. As per the agreement,AAI will plan, procure,install and commission the CNS/ATM equipment& facilities and provide air traffic services for Noida InternationalAirport. The facility will also be equipped with Advanced Surface Movement Guidance and Control Systems and ATS Automation Systems which will enable situational awareness and provide decision support to Air Traffic Controllers for all weather operations. Speaking on the occasion, Shri A K Pathak, Member (Planning), AAI said, “AAI is pleased to partner with Noida International Airport andis upbeat about these kind of challenging projects, which will open new gateways of operating multiple major airports in vicinity of each other catering India Metros. Mumbai and Navi Mumbai are lined up for a similar approach. AAI has already signed the CNS ATM Agreement with Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIAL) in the year 2018.” AAI is also expected to deploy its trained, skilled and competent ATC (Air Traffic Control) and ATSEP (Air Traffic Services Engineering Professionals) manpower to meet the standards of service. Noida International Airport is expected to operate 24 hours from its inception.