90 per cent of all chartered flights in India from Goa

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 3, 2013, 19:16

Goa accounts for 90 percent of the total chartered tourist traffic in India, even as the country is emerging as the fastest civil aviation market in the world, Minister for Civil Aviation Ajit Singh said here Tuesday.

Goa airport to be shut for 2 hours daily for survey

Last Updated: Monday, July 8, 2013, 11:55

Goa airport is being closed for two hours every evening to conduct a topographical survey, mandatory for undertaking extensive repair of runway, a senior official said on Monday.

Goa airport to be shut for 2 hours daily for survey

Last Updated: Monday, July 8, 2013, 11:36

Goa airport is being closed for two hours every evening to conduct a topographical survey, mandatory for undertaking extensive repair of runway, a senior official said Monday.

Political consensus necessary on new airport in Goa: Digvijay

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 3, 2013, 21:06

Congress on Wednesday demanded a political consensus on the vexed issue of greenfield airport at Mopa in Goa, being opposed by a section of local population.

Goa airport to be closed partially this weekend

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 24, 2013, 13:41

Domestic flights arriving in Goa have been re-scheduled for four days due to temporary closure of the runway at Dabolim airport.

Three Naval personnel killed in chopper crash

Last Updated: Monday, October 15, 2012, 11:17

Three naval personnel, including two officers, were killed when their Chetak helicopter crashed while landing at Dabolim Naval base here.

Goa`s planned airport brings uncertainty for Dhangar tribes

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 9, 2012, 15:24

The proposed Greenfield airport project at Mopa has brought uncertain future for the members of the nomadic Dhangar tribes in Goa.

Opposition to Goa airport project continues

Last Updated: Thursday, April 26, 2012, 13:25

The Goa Cabinet April 23 gave a "in principle" nod to the airport`s Rs 2,500-crore master plan to be completed by 2015.

Goa airport to be closed for three days from Apr 5

Last Updated: Monday, April 2, 2012, 15:16

Goa`s lone airport is heading for an annual maintenance closure for three days during the day time from April 5 onwards, forcing airline companies to reschedule their flights for this coastal destination.

Swedish woman held for carrying live bullet

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 3, 2012, 22:02

A 36-year-old female arms instructor of the Swedish Army was arrested from Goa airport after a live bullet was found in her luggage, officials said.

Bird hits AI aircraft while landing at Goa airport

Last Updated: Saturday, October 29, 2011, 20:44

An Air India aircraft with 263 passengers on board was hit by a bird at Dabolim airport on Saturday morning.

Maintenance work at Goa airport to affect flight schedules

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 12, 2011, 21:30

Certain navigational aids would not be available to pilots at the Goa Airport due to the ongoing maintenance work and it would affect flight schedules, airport officials said on Tuesday.