Surat: City based Ventura Air Connect has started a new hanger at Surat airport on completion of 10 years of its services. A new hanger was opened by Gujarat BJP chief and union minister CR Patil. New hanger will be used as parking space and for maintanance of aircraft. A 41 ft high hanger has 33.636 square ft space, sufficient for parking of 10 aircraft. The airlines connects Surat to Ahmedabad, Bhavnagar, Rajkot, Amreli using its 9-seater aircrafts on daily basis. In last 10 years, over 2 lakh...Read More

Ahmedabad: Due to yard remodelling & conversion of Route Relay Interlocking (RRI) to Electronic Interlocking (EI) work at Prayagraj Station of North Central Railway, few Western Railway trains are affected. According to a press release issued by Shri Vineet Abhishek, Chief Public Relations Officer of Western Railway, the details of trains, which are cancelled, short terminated and will short originate are as under: Cancellation of Trains: 1.Train No. 09061 Udhna - Ghazipur City Special...Read More

Porbandar: Indian Coast Guard(ICG) today declared culmination of search and rescue of ICG ALH CG 863 helicopter that ditched at sea off Porbandar caost of Gujarat on 2nd September this year. ICG in a formal statement today informed that mortal remains of the brave soul was retrieved from sea on 10 October 2024 approx. 55 Km south west of Porbandar. The Mortal remains will be cremated as per service traditions and honour. ICG press release in full text: Indian Coast Guard ALH MK-III helicopter b...Read More

Ahmedabad: In the upcoming winter schedule of airlines, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International (SVPI) Airport will get connected to Keshod Airport in Saurashtra. The budget airline Alliance Air has announced that it will be operating flights three days per week between Ahmedabad and Keshod. This marks the first time a flight will operate from Ahmedabad to Keshod, benefiting tourists looking to travel to Somnath, Sasan Gir, and nearby destinations. Bookings for these flights have already started ...Read More

Ahmedabad: Air India is set to increase its direct flight services between Ahmedabad and London by adding two more flights per week in its upcoming winter schedule. Beginning November 25, the airline will also operate direct flights from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport to Gatwick Airport in London on Mondays and Fridays, in addition to its current services on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. This 9-hour, 40-minute flight takes off at around 13:10 hours and lands in London...Read More

Ahmedabad: Star Air has announced direct flight services between Ahmedabad and Kolhapur starting from October 28. The new service will operate four days a week on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. According to the website, the flight will take off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in the city at 12:50 p.m. and reach Kolhapur Airport at 2:10 p.m. Meanwhile, the flight to Ahmedabad will depart from Kolhapur at 11:00 a.m. and land in the city at 12:20 p.m. DeshGujaratRead More

Surat: For the convenience of passengers and to accommodate the extra rush during the festive season, Western Railway has decided to run two Festival Special Trains at special fares between Udhna – Barauni and Ahmedabad – Barauni. According to a press release issued by Shri Vineet Abhishek, Chief Public Relations Officer of Western Railway, the details of the special trains are as follows: Train No. 09067/09068 Udhna – Barauni Weekly Special [16 Trips]. Train No. 09067 Udhna-Barau...Read More

Surat: The concourse work related to the Surat Station Redevelopment (Phase-I) on Platform No. 04 is in progress. In light of this, the ongoing block, which was extended until 30th September 2024, has now been further extended by six months, i.e., until March 2025. Accordingly, the change in terminal for a few trains originating from or departing Surat railway station, which had been shifted to Udhna station, has also been extended and will continue until March 2025. This change will provide ope...Read More

Bhavnagar: To prevent the deaths of rare Asiatic lions on railway tracks, the Indian Railways has revised the schedules of 10 trains that travel through their habitat in the Gir forest and nearby regions, suspending some services during nighttime hours. In a press release, the Bhavnagar Railway Division stated, "As per the order of the High Court of Gujarat, for the safety of Asiatic lions, trains are not to be operated during nighttime hours in the Kansianesh-Sasangir and Junagadh-Bilkha sec...Read More

Surat: In-principle approval has been granted for e-visa travel to Surat airport from international destinations. The Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce had made a representation before the Central government for granting e-visa facilities at Surat airport for incoming passengers. Diamond industry buyers previously had to arrive at Ahmedabad, Mumbai, or Delhi airports from destinations abroad and then travel further to Surat, as travel on an e-visa was not allowed at Surat airport. With the...Read More