A Go-Around at 425 feet: What Really Happened to IndiGo Flight 6E2155?

 There was a detailed report in The Times of India on Sunday, about a go-around executed on Thursday, June 4th, by an IndiGo Airbus A321, flight 6E2155 (registration VT-IBB), operating from Pune to Ahmedabad.

The newspaper reported that passengers were left panicked when the aircraft climbed away after appearing to be close to landing. According to the report, the pilot later announced that air traffic control (ATC) had found the aircraft’s speed too high for landing, raising the possibility that it could overshoot the runway. The aircraft therefore discontinued the approach and attempted a second landing.

This prompted a review of the flight data, particularly the aircraft’s approach profile as recorded by Flightradar24, a popular flight-tracking platform.

According to Flightradar24 data, the aircraft was approaching Ahmedabad’s Runway 23 on Thursday morning when it initiated a go-around at 10:23:09 a.m., at an altitude of approximately 425 feet. At that time, its speed was 137 knots (253.7 km/h).

For an Airbus A321 on final approach, a speed of 137 knots is not unusually high. Depending on aircraft weight, wind conditions and configuration, the normal final approach speed for this type typically ranges between 135 and 150 knots. An altitude of 425 feet is also well within the normal range for a stabilized final approach.

Despite this, the aircraft discontinued the landing and climbed away.

To understand why, a replay of aircraft movements at Ahmedabad Airport around that time was examined.

As the IndiGo aircraft descended towards Runway 23 and reached 425 feet, a Tecnam P2010 TDI aircraft (registration VT-XIA), operated by Ahmedabad-based Air Taxi, was seen moving at about 11.1 km/h near a taxiway connected to the runway.

At that moment, the distance between the IndiGo aircraft and the Tecnam aircraft was approximately 1.12 km. The Tecnam was about 131 metres from the runway centreline when the IndiGo aircraft initiated the go-around.

These measurements indicate that, assuming both aircraft maintained their respective speeds and directions, the Tecnam would not have entered the runway before the IndiGo aircraft reached that section of the airfield. However, changes in speed or clearance instructions could have altered the situation.

The available flight-tracking data therefore do not conclusively establish why the go-around was carried out. While the aircraft’s recorded speed does not appear unusually high for an Airbus A321 on final approach, the presence of another aircraft near the runway environment raises questions that cannot be conclusively answered without access to ATC recordings, airport movement data or the airline’s operational information.

However, with the data available, a more plausible explanation of the go-around is the possible conflict between the movements of the Indigo plane and the Tecnam aircraft.

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3 Air India Aircraft Damaged At Delhi Airport As Ground Equipment Breaks Loose In Sudden Storm

 Three Air India narrowbody aircraft were damaged at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) on Sunday after strong winds and heavy rain caused ground support equipment to break loose and collide with the parked planes, aiport operator DIAL said.

The incident occurred around 4.40 pm at parking bays near Terminal 2. According to airport officials, sudden inclement weather caused a step ladder and trestles belonging to Air India and IndiGo ground handling and engineering teams to move from their positions and strike the aircraft, news agency PTI reported.

All three affected Air India A320 aircraft were immediately taken out of operation for inspections and repairs. While two of the planes are expected to return to service within days, one aircraft suffered substantial damage and could remain grounded for a longer period.

DIAL said that no weather warning had been issued by Air Traffic Control before the storm, (to the airport operator or airlines) about any change in weather. Such warnings typically allow airlines and ground handlers to secure equipment on the tarmac before adverse weather strikes.

Airport sources said the powerful winds and rain displaced multiple pieces of ground support equipment, which were heavily damaged in the incident. One source said the stairwell area of an aircraft was significantly impacted, requiring extensive checks and repairs.

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Embraer Expects India to Advance Military Transport Aircraft Tender in Coming Months

India is expected to move forward with a long-awaited military transport aircraft procurement programme in the coming months, according to Brazilian aerospace manufacturer Embraer. The company anticipates that New Delhi will soon issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for 60 to 80 transport aircraft, with Embraer’s C-390 Millennium among the leading contenders.

Speaking on the sidelines of an international aviation industry gathering in Rio de Janeiro, Embraer CEO Francisco Gomes Neto said the tender process is expected to gain momentum shortly, with a final procurement decision likely by the end of 2027. The aircraft maker views India as a key strategic market and is seeking to expand global sales of the C-390 Millennium.

The C-390 is competing against the Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules and is being promoted in India through Embraer’s partnership with the Mahindra Group.

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Srikakulam administration secures local consent for proposed Palasa domestic airport

 In a move to transform the economic landscape of north coastal Andhra Pradesh, Palasa in Srikakulam district has been earmarked for the development of a domestic airport. Spread across 1,261 acres, the project is expected to give a big boost for the development of the backward region in the next 15 to 20 years, decentralising growth and creating new opportunities for the region.

In an interview with The New Indian Express Srikakulam District Collector Swapnil Dinkar Pundkar said that after a detailed geographical and technical survey, Palasa was identified as the most suitable location, and the Airport Authority of India (AAI) has conducted a preliminary survey, and the project will be fully under its purview.

Dinkar said that along the airport, clean industries, commercial spaces, flight hangars, hotels, and allied facilities are planned, making the area a hub for aviation-linked development.

He mentioned that 200 acres belongs to the government, and nearly 900 acres are privately owned in the proposed Airport project. The government assured that the affected farmers will get fair compensation under the Land Acquisition Act of 2013, he added.

Collector Dinkar said “No village will be relocated or removed, and the administration has emphasised that the project will be implemented with the consent and cooperation of local communities.”

He highlighted that over 1,500 farmers’ opinions have already been collected, with many expressing willingness to part with their land. “This project is for the public and for the future of youth. With farmers and villagers willing, we will conduct the techno-economic feasibility survey, including soil and condition tests,” the Collector Dinkar said.

08/06/2026 Dharmendra Regana/New Indian Express

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Rs 3 Crore Ganja Seized From Bangkok Return Passenger At Bengaluru Airport

Bengaluru: A passenger who arrived from Bangkok at Kempegowda International airport here was arrested with hydroponic ganja, valued at Rs 3.57 crore, officials said on Monday.

The passenger was intercepted by the customs officials on June 5, they said.

Taking to social media platform 'X', the Bengaluru Customs said that 10.20 kg of hydroponic ganja, valued at Rs 3.57 crore, concealed in checked-in baggage, was seized from him.

According to the officials, in another incident on June 4, a passenger who arrived from Bangkok was held with 6.66 kg of hydroponic ganja, valued at Rs 2.33 crore, concealed in baggage at Terminal 2 of the Kempegowda International Airport here.

08/06/2026 NDTV

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India Clears Rs 13,000-Crore Dual-Use Airport In Great Nicobar: Report

The central government plans to invest up to Rs 13,000 crore for the construction of an airport in Andaman and Nicobar Islands under the Great Nicobar Islands development projects, ANI cited defence ministry sources as saying on Monday. 

The airport will be open for both civilians and the Indian navy and is expected to be completed in five years. The Defence Ministry and Ministry of Civil Aviation will share the budget together. 

The Great Nicobar Project is a strategic project which aims to strengthen India's presence in the Andaman Sea and Southeast Asia. The project seeks to balance port-led growth with calibrated environmental safeguards and protection of indigenous communities.

By combining strategic, economic, and ecological priorities, the project seeks to ensure that development in Great Nicobar is sustainable, inclusive, and aligned with national interests.

Some of the main goals of the project include construction of a International Container Transhipment Terminal (ICTT) with a capacity of 14.2 million TEU (Twenty-Foot Equivalent Unit); Greenfield International Airport with a 4000 Peak Hour Passengers-PHP); a 450 MVA (Megavolt Ampere) gas and solar-based power plant; and a new township spanning 16,610 hectares.

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Overseas body seeks Kerala CM intervention for “Point of Call” status for Kannur Airport

Indian Overseas Congress - Middle East has submitted a memorandum to Kerala Chief Minister Shri V.D. Satheesan highlighting several key issues concerning the global Malayali community and  with suggestions related to Kerala’s future development.  

Mansoor Palloor,  Middle East Convenor of Indian Overseas Congress, foreign affairs observer, and writer, met the Chief Minister in this regard and brought to his attention the pressing demands of expatriate Keralites in the Gulf region. 

In the memorandum, Mansoor Palloor conveyed his congratulations to the Chief Minister and the newly formed Council of Ministers. He also expressed hope that the new government would lead Kerala towards inclusive development, transparency, and progressive governance.

One of the major issues highlighted in the memorandum was the need to remove operational restrictions affecting Kannur International Airport. Despite being one of India’s most modern airports and serving lakhs of expatriates from North Kerala, foreign airlines continue to face operational limitations due to the absence of “Point of Call” status from the DGCA. The memorandum urged the state government to intervene with the Central Government to facilitate more international services, especially to GCC countries, and to allow greater access for foreign airlines.

08/06/2026 Madhyamam

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DRI busts gold smuggling racket at Mumbai airport; arrests BJP worker and 6 others, seizes contraband worth Rs 5 crore

Mumbai: Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) officials arrested seven persons, including a BJP office-bearer, for their alleged involvement in a major gold smuggling racket at the city airport and seized over Rs 5 crore of gold dust mixed with wax in the wee hours of Saturday.

The arrested accused were identified as AI Airport Services Ltd employees Rohit Singh, Santosh Pol, and Ajit Acharekar, Samiullah Shah, Bangladeshi national Mohammed Kawsar, and Sri Lankan nationals Mohamed Faleel Kasim and Rifkhan Hameed Lebbe. Acharekar is reportedly associated with the BJP workers’ wing. He had joined the party a few months ago in the presence of state BJP president Ravindra Chavan.

Acting on a tipoff, DRI officials mounted surveillance near a luxury hotel close to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA). Around 2.30am, DRI officers noticed Singh handing over a black item to a man, later identified as Samiullah Shah, as Pol and Acharekar stood guard. All four were intercepted.

They were escorted to the Air Intelligence Unit office at CSMIA for questioning and search proceedings. On frisking Shah, the officers recovered a black sock containing three egg-shaped capsules wrapped in plastic and blue adhesive tape. The capsules were suspected to contain gold dust mixed with wax.

During interrogation, Shah allegedly told investigators that he had been instructed by his handlers to collect the capsules from the airport staff. Singh allegedly disclosed that the capsules had been collected from a Bangladeshi transit passenger who had arrived from Bangkok. He further claimed that two Sri Lankan transit passengers travelling on the same flight were also carrying smuggled gold concealed inside their bodies and were expected to hand it over to other members of the syndicate inside the airport transit area.

08/06/2026 Ahmed Ali/Times of India

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Ngp airport sees 12.24 lakh flyers in 2026 despite West Asia conflict: RTI

Nagpur: The city's Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport has recorded over 12.22 lakh passengers between January and May this year, according to an RTI reply issued by MIHAN India Ltd.

The data has come as a positive beacon for Nagpur, highlighting steady air traffic movement despite geopolitical uncertainty caused by the ongoing West Asia conflict and a broader economic tightening influenced by calls for austerity by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

As per the RTI, the airport handled a total of 12.22 lakh passengers during the period, with 6.07 lakh arrivals and 6.15 lakh departures. The monthly trend shows relatively consistent traffic, with minor fluctuations across the first four months of the year.

In January 2026, the airport recorded 2.86 lakh passengers, followed closely by 2.82 lakh in February. March saw a moderate decline to 2.62 lakh passengers, while April further dipped to 2.5 lakh passengers. Up to May 15, the airport registered 1.39 lakh passengers.

Aviation observers note that the slight dip in March and April aligns with seasonal travel variations and possible adjustments in airline operations amid global fuel price volatility linked to West Asia tensions. Despite this, overall passenger demand has remained resilient, particularly in domestic sectors. The RTI also revealed non-scheduled air traffic activity at the airport. A total of 360 private aircraft and 183 helicopters landed at Nagpur airport between the same time frame.

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One Dreamliner leaves, six routes go dark, but IndiGo unveils 'bigger' FY30 ambitions

IndiGo on Monday released an ambitious growth blueprint that aims to nearly double its scale by FY30, betting on international expansion, long-haul operations, premium travel offerings and new revenue streams as it seeks to evolve into a global aviation player.

The strategy comes even as IndiGo fine-tunes its international network amid a challenging operating environment. Earlier this month, the airline announced temporary suspensions of flights to six international destinations between July and September, citing softer seasonal demand and an "incredibly challenging cost environment". It also said it would discontinue Manchester services from August 31 and return one of its six damp-leased Boeing 787 Dreamliners due to higher operating costs and airspace-related disruptions.

Presenting its vision at Analyst Day 2026, IndiGo said it is targeting around 200 million passengers annually by FY30, up from 123 million in FY26.

The airline also plans to increase daily departures to about 3,000 from more than 2,200 currently and expand its fleet to over 550 aircraft. The carrier described its FY30 vision as one of "Bigger scale, stronger impact" and said it is "on path to becoming a key global aviation player".

With the latest outlook, the airline plans to deepen its presence across long-haul international routes, premium travel segments, cargo operations and ancillary businesses while maintaining its low-cost foundation.

08/06/2026 Economic Times

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SpiceJet boosts fleet with three Airbus A320s, brings grounded 737 MAX back

SpiceJet is set to expand its fleet with the induction of three Airbus A320 aircraft under a damp lease arrangement, as the airline looks to strengthen capacity and improve operational flexibility ahead of the busy travel season.

The Gurugram-based carrier said on Monday that it has finalised lease agreements for the three aircraft, which are scheduled to join its fleet in July 2026.

In a parallel boost to its operations, the airline has also brought a previously grounded Boeing 737 MAX aircraft back into service. The aircraft has already resumed commercial flights, adding to the carrier's available capacity.

According to SpiceJet, the additional aircraft will help support growing passenger demand across its domestic and international network while enhancing operational resilience during a period of increased travel activity.

“These aircraft will help us meet growing passenger demand, strengthen operational resilience and enhance network flexibility during a busy travel period. We continue to focus on steadily expanding our fleet and improving operational readiness as we move forward with our growth plans,” Debojo Maharshi, Chief Business Officer at SpiceJet, said in a statement.

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Monsoon hits air services; Solapur-Goa, Solapur-Hyderabad flights closed till August

The monsoon has impacted air services. It has been reported that Solapur-Goa and Solapur-Hyderabad flights will be closed until August. This is a significant decision by Fly 91, and ticket sales will be ceased from June 19.

flights have been postponed for at least 2 to 3 months due to low visibility and night landing difficulties during the monsoon. Air services have frequently been disrupted during the monsoon season.

Although the air services will be suspended, the Fly 91 system and staff at the airport will remain operational, and there is a possibility of resuming services in the afternoon if conditions improve.

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India, like all countries, hit by high oil prices, says IATA DG

India, like all other countries in the Asia Pacific region, has been impacted by high oil prices, global airlines' body IATA's Director General Willie Walsh said on Sunday.

Walsh, an aviation veteran who took over as the IATA DG in April 2021, will soon be helming India's largest airline, IndiGo.

With the Middle East disruptions, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) expects the average jet fuel prices to be 70 per cent higher year-on-year.

"That will add $100 billion to our collective fuel bill this year," Walsh said.

In response to a question from PTI at a briefing about the prospects for the Indian aviation market, Walsh said, "India, like all countries in the region, is impacted by the high oil prices. No part of the world is escaping the significant increase in oil prices".

Regarding speculations around jet fuel shortages, Walsh said the situation has been addressed, with refiners increasing their production of the jet fuel.

As per IATA, fuel costs are set to rise nearly 40 per cent to $350 billion this year from $252 billion in 2025.

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Andhra Pradesh clears massive new aviation policy to become India’s eastern gateway

VIJAYAWADA: Andhra Pradesh has set its sights on becoming India’s “Eastern Gateway” with the clearance of the Andhra Pradesh Aviation Policy 2026-31 (APAP-2026). A Government Order was issued on Saturday (June 6) after the Cabinet approval, replacing the State’s decade-old civil aviation framework with a sweeping five-year plan that blends connectivity, industry, and investment into one integrated blueprint.

At its core, the policy is about scale. AP currently accounts for just 1.5% of India’s passenger traffic, far behind States like Maharashtra and Karnataka. The new framework aims to lift that share to 4% by 2035 and 7% by 2047, requiring a dramatic expansion in annual passenger handling capacity from 6.2 million to 30.38 million.

To make this possible, the policy sets a 150 km radial accessibility target for every citizen, to be achieved through the development of nine new airports, a network of regional waterdromes, and the upgrading of minor domestic airstrips across the State.

AP Chambers president Potluri Bhaskara Rao called it “the first of its kind in India,” noting that the policy goes beyond passenger transport to establish AP as a hub for aviation, aerospace, logistics, and aircraft maintenance.

The framework includes specialised Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facilities, aerospace manufacturing clusters, and component industries, all tied into the State’s broader Aerospace and Defence Policy. This integration is expected to generate thousands of jobs across airlines, airports, logistics firms, and technical institutes.

The blueprint also redraws the State’s aviation map. The Visakhapatnam Inter national Airport civil enclave will shut down for commercial flights once Bhogapuram International Airport opens, with GMR tasked to elevate Bhogapuram into a global airline hub. In the capital region, a greenfield airport at Amaravati is projected to become a major international gateway once global conditions stabilise.

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IndiGo charts global expansion push, targets 200 million passengers and 550-aircraft fleet by 2030

InterGlobe Aviation-operated IndiGo, has unveiled an ambitious growth blueprint aimed at transforming the carrier into a major global aviation player by the end of the decade.

Under its "IndiGo 2030" strategy, the airline plans to significantly scale operations, targeting annual capacity of 300 billion available seat kilometres (ASKs) and carrying 200 million passengers annually by 2030. The roadmap also envisions a fleet of more than 550 aircraft and over 3,000 daily flights, reinforcing IndiGo's dominance in the Indian aviation market while expanding its international footprint.

The carrier expects capacity growth to remain moderate in FY27 before accelerating in the following years, supported by aircraft additions and network expansion.

A central component of the strategy is a stronger focus on international operations. IndiGo aims to increase the contribution of mid- and long-haul international routes to between 10% and 15% of its total capacity by 2030, compared with roughly 4% today. As international services expand, the share of domestic operations is expected to gradually decline, though it will continue to account for the bulk of the airline's network.

The airline is also looking to strengthen its balance sheet and operational flexibility by increasing the proportion of owned aircraft within its fleet. Owned aircraft are expected to account for 30% to 40% of the fleet by the end of the decade, up from about one-fifth currently.

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Aviation body IATA lauds India's 'very good' ATF price stabilisation fund, warns of more flight cuts over jet fuel costs

India setting up the ATF price stabilisation fund is a very good solution to address the problem of higher jet fuel costs being faced by the domestic airlines, a senior IATA executive has said.

While mentioning that the current jet fuel scenario globally is unprecedented in terms of the cost impact, Hemant Mistry, Director Energy Transition at IATA, cautioned that if the situation continues, there would have to be more flight reductions.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) represents over 370 airlines, including Air India, IndiGo, Air India Express and SpiceJet. The grouping accounts for around 85 per cent of the global air traffic.

Mistry said the jet fuel situation in terms of cost impact is unprecedented.

"If the situation continues, there will have to be more demand destruction... that is the only way to manage the situation, it is an extreme situation," he told PTI.

Demand destruction broadly refers to a reduction in flights amid rising operational costs, driven by higher jet fuel prices.

He was speaking on the sidelines of the IATA AGM in the Brazilian city.

Mistry said the jet fuel prices are dissociated from the prices of crude. "We have seen that average price of jet fuel increased from USD 96 per barrel in November last year to USD 188 per barrel in April this year and has settled at around USD 156 per barrel." According to him, the Indian government's decision to set up an up to Rs 10,000 crore ATF (Aviation Turbine Fuel) price stabilisation fund will address the problem of rate uncertainties faced by airlines.

"The ATF price stabilisation fund is a very good solution to address the problem. It is a very good output from the government," he said on Saturday.

The current energy shock should add even more urgency to the development of renewables, including SAF, and the sustainable aviation fuel production is projected to touch around 2.4 million tonnes this year, accounting for just 0.8 per cent of the global jet fuel use, according to airlines' grouping IATA.

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Chad national found carrying USD 145,000 during Mumbai airport security check

A passenger from Chad, a Central African country, was apprehended by the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel at Mumbai Airport after foreign currency worth approximately Rs 1.39 crore was recovered from his baggage, officials told news agency PTI on Thursday. 

The incident took place around midnight when the passenger was undergoing security screening at Terminal 2 of the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA), officials said.

The passenger was scheduled to travel to N'Djamena, the capital of Chad, via Addis Ababa on an Ethiopian Airlines flight.

During the security check, CISF personnel recovered USD 145,000 from his baggage. The value of the seized foreign currency is estimated at around Rs 1.39 crore.

Following the seizure, the passenger was handed over to customs authorities for further investigation into the matter, officials added.

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After farmers' stir, Maharashtra halts land acquisition process for Gadchiroli airport, industries

The land acquisition process for a proposed airport and industrial area in Gadchiroli in Maharashtra was temporarily put on hold after more than 3000 farmers held an agitation at the district collectorate, officials said on Sunday.

These farmers, who took part in the sit-in stir for the past couple of days, claimed their fertile lands were being acquired for the airport as well as industrial projects in Charmorshi.

Officials said the Maharashtra government, on May 12 this year, gave administrative and financial sanction of approximately Rs 104 crore to acquire 311.81 hectares of land, including those under government, private and forest department control, from Shirapur Chak, Guruvala, Hirapur and Rakhi villages for building an airport in the district.

"The government's attempt to acquire land by issuing direct orders for these projects, without obtaining consent of the original landowners, is highly unjust and unacceptable. The government must immediately revoke all land acquisition orders," Communist Party of India district general secretary Amol Markawar told PTI.

07/06/2026 New Indian Express

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‘Unstable approach’ sparks landing scare on Pune-Ahmedabad Indigo flight

Ahmedabad: An IndiGo flight operating on the Pune-Ahmedabad sector allegedly overshot its landing approach at Ahmedabad airport, forcing the pilots to initiate a go-around procedure. According to passengers, who were left shocked, the flight barely touched down before taking off again.

The incident involved IndiGo flight 6E 2155 on Thursday morning. The flight departed around 8.55am from Pune, as scheduled and was set to land at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International (SVPI) Airport in Ahmedabad at 10.05am.

However, due to the unstable approach, the pilot had to circle around and carry out a second approach before landing safely. This caused the flight to be delayed by 45 minutes, sources confirmed.

The Times of India reached out to IndiGo regarding the cause of the second landing attempt and whether weather, technical, or operational issues forced the go-around. However, email queries sent to the airline went unanswered.

“It was a bit shocking. While we were midair, the pilot asked the cabin crew to prepare for landing. The aircraft was close to touchdown when it began climbing sharply. This shocked and confused the passengers. However, the pilot announced that the air traffic controller (ATC) found the aircraft’s speed too high to land, meaning it could have overshot the runway, so they chose to take off again for a safe landing,” said Jaideep Malaviya, a passenger aboard the flight who was travelling to Ahmedabad for a business conference. “The entire process delayed the flight arrival by about 45 minutes or so. The pilot made the announcement about 15 minutes after the aircraft was midair after taking off again.”

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One in three domestic flyers now uses DigiYatra at Kochi airport

KOCHI: One in every three domestic departure passengers at Kochi airport is now entering the terminal using DigiYatra, airport officials told TNIE.

The development signals a rapid shift towards biometric passenger processing as India’s paperless airport travel platform crossed the 10-crore usage milestone nationwide.

During 2025-26, as many as 7,95,530 passengers used DigiYatra at terminal entry at the Kochi airport, averaging around 2,180 users a day. Since the platform’s rollout, over 1.7 million passengers have availed the facility, according to airport authorities.

The growing adoption comes amid rising passenger traffic at the airport. CIAL handled 1,14,42,583 passengers in 2025-26, registering a 2.2 per cent growth over the previous financial year and crossing the 10-million passenger mark for the fourth consecutive year despite airline operational constraints and geopolitical disruptions affecting parts of West Asia.

7/06/2026 Ronnie Kuriakose/New Indian Express

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DigiYatra Biometric Transit Made Mandatory At Four Indian Airports

In a move to streamline passenger movement using facial recognition technology, the Ministry of Civil Aviation has made it mandatory for international passengers to use the DigiYatra biometric transit system at four key airports in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad. Under the DigiYatra system, the passenger’s face will serve as a digital identity token, enabling seamless access through airport entry gates, security checkpoints and boarding areas without repeated document verification.

This initiative is part of India’s broader aviation modernisation strategy aimed at delivering a paperless, contactless and seamless travel experience. The government also plans to expand DigiYatra coverage to 27 additional airports by next year.

Step-by-step details of the DigiYatra biometric transit system

• Passengers will upload an Aadhaar-verified selfie and their boarding pass to the DigiYatra app at least 48 hours before departure.
• Upon arrival at Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru or Hyderabad airports, passengers can access dedicated biometric e-gates.
• Facial recognition cameras will match their live image with an encrypted biometric template stored in the DigiYatra cloud.
• Successful verification will automatically grant access to the international transit corridor.

Through this new system, passengers will not be required to repeatedly scan paper boarding passes during the transit process.

This will speed up movement and reduce congestion at key checkpoints.

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