Tag: Biju Patnaik International Airport

In the wake of the terrorist attack on Pathankot Air Force base in Punjab, authorities of Biju Patnaik International Airport in the Odisha capital have restricted the entry of visitors to the airport for a week

Bhubaneswar: With the Biju Patnaik International Airport all set to host its first international flight to Dubai on July 10, Odisha government today decided to invest Rs 30 crore for development of eight airstrips in the state. The decision in this regard was taken at a high-level meeting presided over by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik […]

Bhubabneswar: In a bid to attract Airlines to start international operations from the Biju Patnaik International Airport, the State government is leaving no stones unturned. In a recent move, the government has decided to totally waive off Value Added Tax (VAT) on Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) for airlines who seek to operate international flights from […]

Introduction of new flights at both national and international levels along with passengers' security would be his top priorities at the Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPAI), said Pravat Ranjan Beuria who assumed the charge as the new director of the airport on Tuesday.

Bhubaneswar: Defending champions Australia and world number three Belgium arrived to a rousing reception at the Biju Patnaik International Airport here on Sunday for the Men’s Hockey World League (HWL) Final, which is scheduled to begin at Kalinga Stadium here on December 1. The teams were welcomed by Odisha state government officials accompanied by host […]

Bhubaneswar: A glass panel of the departure gate and a bullet proof screen at the Biju Patnaik International airport here were damaged on Sunday after strong cyclonic winds hit the Odisha capital. Officials said the incident occurred around 9:00 PM when strong winds shattered the glass panel of the main departure gate of the airport […]

Bhubaneswar: Malaysian budget airline AirAsia launched its first ever direct flight operations between Bangkok and Bhubaneswar on Thursday. As many as 30 flyers reached Bhubaneswar from Bangkok in Air Asia’s Airbus A 320 plane at 11.35 pm yesterday in its maiden flight on the airline route following which the plane was welcomed with a water […]

Bhubaneswar: After the launch of flight services to Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok, air travelers will soon be able to enjoy flight connectivity to Dubai and Sharjah from the Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar. According to sources, Indigo has already finalised its route plan for direct air connectivity to Dubai from November 1. However, the […]

Bhubaneswar: The officials of the Air Intelligence Unit of Customs on Sunday night seized gold worth more than Rs 5.5 lakh from a passenger at the Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar. The accused identified as a resident of Ramanathapuram in Tamil Nadu arrived at the Bhubaneswar airport from Kuala Lumpur by Air Asia flight […]

Bhubaneswar: Even though different airliners are approaching the Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA) authorities to begin flight operations between Middle Eastern countries and Odisha, it has not been possible till now as the bilateral traffic rights of the Aviation Ministry have posed a major hindrance for its implementation. As per reports, flights services can be […]

Bhubaneswar: Passengers will soon avail better facilities at the Biju Patnaik International Airport as a new master plan is being prepared for its all-round infrastructural development. The airport authorities informed that several proposals are being mooted including a permanent ‘ceremonial lounge.’ The new facility will come handy in making necessary arrangements during visit of VVIPs […]

Bhubaneswar: The Customs officials today seized gold worth Rs 10.56 lakh from two passengers who arrived at Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar from Kuala Lumpur. The cylindrical gold bars weighing 340 grams were seized from two Indian origin passengers. Sources said that the seized gold was being smuggled from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai via […]

Bhubaneswar: Even 17 months after getting the tag of an international airport, commercial operations are yet to begin at the Biju Patnaik International Airport here. Despite several requests from the Odisha government, the union civil aviation ministry is yet to give its final nod to low cost international carriers to commence flights to and from […]

Bhubaneswar: Over a hundred passengers traveling in an AirAsia flight had a tough time after the scheduled landing of the plane at the city-based Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA) today was aborted due to dense fog at the airport. According to sources, AirAsia FD 112 flight, carrying nearly 150 passengers from Bangkok to Bhubaneswar was […]

Bhubaneswar: Good news is in store for air passengers ahead of the winter season. The authorities of the Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA) today informed that as many as 68 operations will be undertaken on a daily basis against the current 42 operations under its New Winter Schedule Plan. As per information, two new flight […]