Dubai International Airport (DXB) has officially overtaken Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to become the world’s busiest airport by seat capacity in January 2026.
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New Delhi will see a major change at Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) as the newly revamped Terminal 2 is set to begin operations on October 26, 2025.
On any particular day, skies over the globe—tracked by FlightRadar24—record activity of over 20,000 planes simultaneously aloft.
The preliminary figures from ACI World indicate that 2024 global passenger traffic reached nearly 5 billion, representing a 9% increase from 2023.
According to the latest data released, all six major airports witnessed impressive growth, with Delhi leading the way.
Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu announced ambitious plans to construct 50 new airports within the next five years.
India’s Busiest Airport, Delhi International Airport (DEL) has achieved a landmark achievement by becoming the first airport in India to connect 150 destinations, establishing itself as a pivotal global aviation hub.
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The Airports Authority of India (AAI) increased its spending on repairs and maintenance for 101 airports by nearly 20% in the last fiscal year.
Civil Aviation Ministry received proposals from 10 state to rename 22 airports across the country including Shirdi Airport and Tirupati.