{"id":81622,"date":"2025-01-12T12:50:45","date_gmt":"2025-01-12T07:20:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?p=81622"},"modified":"2025-01-12T12:50:50","modified_gmt":"2025-01-12T07:20:50","slug":"delhi-t2-shutdow-bengaluru-40-million-mumbai-aci-level-5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2025\/01\/12\/delhi-t2-shutdow-bengaluru-40-million-mumbai-aci-level-5\/","title":{"rendered":"Delhi Airport T2 Shutdown, Bengaluru 40 Million Pax and Mumbai ACI Level 5"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>India&#8217;s aviation sector is making headlines with transformative projects, record-breaking achievements, and prestigious recognitions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From Delhi\u2019s Terminal 2 refurbishment to Bengaluru Airport&#8217;s unprecedented passenger growth and Mumbai Airport\u2019s global recognition, these developments signal significant progress in India\u2019s aviation industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2qtjnwii-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"Discover India\u2019s aviation milestones: Delhi T2 Shutdown for Refurbishment, Bengaluru Airport 40 Million Marks, Mumbai Gets ACI Level 5.\" class=\"wp-image-68410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2qtjnwii-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2qtjnwii-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2qtjnwii-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2qtjnwii-50x28.webp 50w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2qtjnwii-1600x900.webp 1600w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2qtjnwii-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2qtjnwii-150x84.webp 150w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2qtjnwii-450x253.webp 450w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2qtjnwii-1200x675.webp 1200w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2qtjnwii.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: GMR Delhi International Airport<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-delhi-t2-shutdown-for-refurbishment\">Delhi T2 Shutdown for Refurbishment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) has announced plans to refurbish Terminal 2 (T2) of <a href=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?s=Delhi+Airport\">Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The terminal was built four decades ago by the Airports Authority of India (AAI). The Delhi airport will shut down Terminal 2 (T2) between 2025 and 26 and complete the project in Q2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the renovation, T2 will close temporarily for<strong> 4\u20136 months<\/strong>, shifting operations to the expanded Terminal 1. This upgrade aims to meet surging domestic air traffic demands while enhancing passenger experience through improved infrastructure and design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Upgrades and Features<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Six New Passenger Boarding Bridges:<\/strong> Equipped with autonomous docking technology, these bridges will also feature wheelchair-accessible ramps, swing doors for safety, and cushioned side covers for aesthetics.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Advanced Infrastructure:<\/strong> Enhancements include modernized HVAC systems, fire safety mechanisms, smart washrooms, and improved road connectivity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Aesthetic and Operational Improvements:<\/strong> Skylights, modern ceilings, high-resolution Flight Information Display Systems (FIDS), and clear signage will improve passenger convenience and operational efficiency.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) CEO, Videh Kumar Jaipuriar, emphasized that these upgrades are essential to accommodate peak passenger volumes expected by 2025-26.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/l3rb9wf6-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru Terminal\" class=\"wp-image-65250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/l3rb9wf6-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/l3rb9wf6-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/l3rb9wf6-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/l3rb9wf6-50x28.webp 50w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/l3rb9wf6-1600x900.webp 1600w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/l3rb9wf6-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/l3rb9wf6-150x84.webp 150w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/l3rb9wf6-450x253.webp 450w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/l3rb9wf6-1200x675.webp 1200w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/l3rb9wf6.webp 1900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: HOK<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bengaluru-airport-40-million-marks\">Bengaluru Airport 40 Million Marks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?s=Bengaluru+Airport\">Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)<\/a>, Bengaluru, reached a milestone of 40.73 million passengers in 2024, transitioning to the global &#8216;Large Airport&#8217; category per Airport Council International (ACI) standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The airport added 11 domestic and 4 international routes, connecting 75 domestic and 30 international destinations, including Ayodhya (AYJ), Langkawi (LGK), and London Heathrow (LHR).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The busiest day, October 20, 2024, recorded 126,532 passengers, while air traffic movements peaked at 782 on October 17, 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bengaluru Airport processed 496,227 metric tonnes of cargo in 2024, marking a 17% annual growth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Exports of agri-perishables, pharmaceuticals, and machinery parts led the charge, with significant volumes heading to destinations like London and Frankfurt. Unique exports included over 10.8 million rose stems and 822 metric tonnes of mangoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) stated, \u201cWith innovations in passenger-centric services and operational efficiency, Bengaluru Airport has positioned itself as a leading gateway to South and Central India.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/350408820_276650754804581_2052952451820619008_n-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"Mumbai Airport ATC Tower\" class=\"wp-image-70935\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/350408820_276650754804581_2052952451820619008_n-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/350408820_276650754804581_2052952451820619008_n-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/350408820_276650754804581_2052952451820619008_n-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/350408820_276650754804581_2052952451820619008_n-50x28.webp 50w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/350408820_276650754804581_2052952451820619008_n-150x84.webp 150w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/350408820_276650754804581_2052952451820619008_n-450x253.webp 450w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/350408820_276650754804581_2052952451820619008_n-1200x675.webp 1200w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/350408820_276650754804581_2052952451820619008_n.webp 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/vimanspotter\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Utkarsh Thakkar (Vimanspotter)<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-mumbai-gets-aci-level-5\">Mumbai Gets ACI Level 5<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mumbai&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?s=Mumbai+Airport\">Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM)<\/a> made history by becoming India\u2019s first and the world\u2019s third airport to achieve Level 5 Accreditation for Airport Customer Experience from <a href=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/tag\/ACI\/\">ACI<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Big news, travellers! \ud83c\udf89 Mumbai Airport just became India\u2019s first and world\u2019s third <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/airport?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#airport<\/a> to bag Level 5 Accreditation for Airport Customer Experience\u2014the highest distinction awarded by the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ACIWorld?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@ACIWorld<\/a> .<br><br>The credit for this milestone goes to our data-driven, digital-first, and\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Txt4blK1sB\">pic.twitter.com\/Txt4blK1sB<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Mumbai Airport (@CSMIA_Official) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CSMIA_Official\/status\/1876946417194848300?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 8, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Managed by <a href=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/tag\/Adani-Airport\/\">Adani Airport Holdings Ltd (AAHL)<\/a>, the airport attributes this recognition to a digital-first, data-driven approach prioritizing passenger satisfaction. Features like real-time data analysis and enhanced service delivery were pivotal in earning this recognition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani remarked, \u201cOur success reflects our dedication to providing world-class service to every passenger, setting benchmarks in the aviation industry.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/0d6hcthl-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"GMR Delhi International Airport\" class=\"wp-image-68408\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/0d6hcthl-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/0d6hcthl-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/0d6hcthl-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/0d6hcthl-50x28.webp 50w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/0d6hcthl-1600x900.webp 1600w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/0d6hcthl-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/0d6hcthl-150x84.webp 150w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/0d6hcthl-450x253.webp 450w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/0d6hcthl-1200x675.webp 1200w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/0d6hcthl.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: GMR Delhi International Airport<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bottom-line\">Bottom Line <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>From Delhi\u2019s state-of-the-art Terminal 2 upgrades to Bengaluru\u2019s record passenger traffic and Mumbai\u2019s unmatched customer experience accreditation, India\u2019s aviation industry is scaling new heights. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These developments demonstrate a collective focus on modernization, efficiency, and global competitiveness, underscoring the sector\u2019s role as a key driver of economic growth and connectivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay tuned with us. Further, follow us on social media for the latest updates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join us on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/s\/aviationa2z\" rel=\"nofollow\">Telegram Group\u00a0<\/a>for the Latest Aviation Updates. Subsequently, follow us on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/news.google.com\/publications\/CAAqBwgKMPLdrgsw_-jGAw?hl=en-IN&amp;gl=IN&amp;ceid=IN%3Aen\">Google News<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-aviation-a-2-z wp-block-embed-aviation-a-2-z\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"NT0FsmVqlb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2024\/08\/16\/bengaluru-airport-first-in-asia-to-get-aci-level-5-accreditation\/\">Bengaluru Airport Becomes First in Asia to Get ACI Level 5 Accreditation<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Bengaluru Airport Becomes First in Asia to Get ACI Level 5 Accreditation&#8221; &#8212; Aviation A2Z\" src=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2024\/08\/16\/bengaluru-airport-first-in-asia-to-get-aci-level-5-accreditation\/embed\/#?secret=gxhuLmuXbl#?secret=NT0FsmVqlb\" data-secret=\"NT0FsmVqlb\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover India\u2019s aviation milestones: Delhi T2 Shutdown for Refurbishment, Bengaluru Airport 40 Million Marks, Mumbai Gets ACI Level 5.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":121,"featured_media":65251,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[8149,7217,6761],"tags":[312,2157,8986,105,2653,174,2894,1208,25456,2895],"class_list":{"0":"post-81622","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-airport","8":"category-indian-aviation-news","9":"category-news","10":"tag-aai","11":"tag-aci","12":"tag-adani-airport","13":"tag-bengaluru-airport","14":"tag-bial","15":"tag-delhi-airport","16":"tag-dial","17":"tag-mumbai-airport","18":"tag-passenger-growth","19":"tag-terminal-2"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/81622","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/121"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=81622"}],"version-history":[{"count":14,"href":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/81622\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":81646,"href":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/81622\/revisions\/81646"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/65251"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=81622"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=81622"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=81622"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}