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IndiGo to Launch Direct Guwahati-Bangkok Flights This October
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma confirmed IndiGo will start direct flights between Guwahati and Bangkok beginning October 27.
Bibar Daimary • 28 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Plans Major Expansion for Tura’s Baljek Airport
The AAI is drafting a new master plan to expand Tura's Baljek Airport to accommodate larger jets and boost regional connectivity in Meghalaya.
Walrik Marak • 26 Aug 2026
Delhi-NCR Traffic and Flights Stall Amid Heavy Rain
Heavy rains in Delhi-NCR triggered massive waterlogging, causing flight cancellations and forcing Gurugram offices to adopt remote work protocols.
Walrik Marak • 25 Aug 2026
Arunachal Minister Inspects New Naharlagun Helipad Ahead of Opening
Arunachal Minister Balo Raja inspected the Naharlagun Helipad Terminal on Wednesday to prepare for its upcoming inauguration by Chief Minister Pema Khandu.
Rinchen K • 19 Aug 2026
AAI Scouts Majuli River Island for New Airport Site
The Airports Authority of India has started surveying Majuli for a new airport, part of a state plan to boost air travel across Assam.
Bibar Daimary • 18 Aug 2026
Shillong Hoteliers Demand Restored Regional Flights
The Federation of Shillong Hotels wants the government to bring back regional flights to Umroi Airport to boost tourism while runway expansion continues.
Walrik Marak • 18 Aug 2026
Tripura Demands Federal Action Against Airline Service Cuts in Agartala
Tripura's Transport Minister is asking the Centre to stop airlines from slashing flight services at Agartala's MBB Airport due to rising ticket prices.
Nihar Jamatia • 11 Aug 2026
Centre Plans Survey for New Airport in Assam’s Karbi Anglong
A government survey team will visit Kheroni next month to assess the proposed site for a new Greenfield Airport in Assam's Karbi Anglong district.
Timungpi Terang • 10 Aug 2026
Nagaland MP Demands Restoration of Air India Express Routes
MP S Supongmeren Jamir is pushing the Union Civil Aviation Ministry to bring back suspended Air India Express flights serving Northeast India.
Kiyeto Swu • 8 Aug 2026
Nagaland MP Demands Restoration of Air India Express Routes
MP Supongmeren Jamir urges the Civil Aviation Ministry to restore suspended Air India Express flights connecting Nagaland, Assam, and Manipur.
Kiyeto Swu • 7 Aug 2026
Expansion work begins at Shillong Airport
Work to expand Shillong Airport at Umroi has started. The project will allow larger planes to land once obstacles are removed by late 2026.
Walrik Marak • 7 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Court Orders Immediate Start to Umroi Airport Expansion
Meghalaya High Court has ordered immediate work on the Umroi Airport expansion after the DGCA finally cleared the project to proceed this week.
NEWire Desk • 6 Aug 2026
Nagaland Launches 21 Crore Plan to Expand Helicopter Network
Nagaland is spending 21.2 crore to build 10 helipads and fuel stations, aiming to boost tourism, emergency response, and passenger air connectivity.
Kiyeto Swu • 6 Aug 2026
Guwahati Airport Launches Direct Flights to Deoghar
Guwahati's LGBIA airport launched its first direct flight to Deoghar on Tuesday, linking Northeast India with Jharkhand's major pilgrimage hub.
Timungpi Terang • 4 Aug 2026
SBI Opens ATM at Shillong Airport
Shillong Airport gains an SBI ATM to serve travelers. Retail options are coming soon as passengers continue to demand better taxi and transport links.
Walrik Marak • 2 Aug 2026
Land acquisition hurdles stall Tripura airport revival
Land issues block the revival of Tripura's Kailashahar airport. Officials say the project needs up to 500 crore rupees to expand the runway for ATR planes.
Ayan Debbarma • 29 Jul 2026
Meghalaya High Court Forces Action on Stalled Shillong Airport Expansion
The Meghalaya High Court has formed a high-level committee to resolve delays blocking the Shillong Airport runway expansion by July 31.
NEWire Desk • 29 Jul 2026
IndiGo Cancels Flight at Silchar Airport After Hours of Passenger Uncertainty
IndiGo flight 6E-6413 to Guwahati was cancelled on July 28 after a long delay, leaving 250 passengers stranded and demanding better airline communication.
Bibar Daimary • 28 Jul 2026
Passengers Stranded Inside IndiGo Plane at Silchar Airport
IndiGo passengers at Silchar Airport faced hours of uncertainty after being trapped inside their aircraft without updates from airline staff.
Bibar Daimary • 28 Jul 2026
Sikkim MP Demands Urgent Repairs for Pakyong Airport Slope
MP Indra Hang Subba is pushing the Centre to fix Pakyong Airport’s runway slope to prevent safety risks and restore Sikkim’s vital flight operations.
Aiden Bhutia • 25 Jul 2026
