Bhubaneswar, June 14, (Newshub Desk): Following the tragic Air India crash near Ahmedabad, which claimed over 270 lives, Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA) is tightening safety protocols to mitigate risks. Frequent bird strikes: BPIA records 3–4 bird hits monthly, mainly due to nearby water bodies, trees, and illegal meat shops attracting scavenger birds. Flight path…
Bhubaneswar, May 9, 2025 (Newshub Desk) – Security personnel at Bhubaneswar International Airport were on high alert today after a suspicious bag was discovered outside the airport premises. Given the ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan, the finding immediately raised concerns. Bomb squads and sniffer dogs swiftly conducted a thorough inspection of the abandoned luggage…
Severe weather conditions brought by a Nor’wester (Kalbaisakhi) storm in Kolkata wreaked havoc on flight operations on Saturday, forcing the diversion of eight Kolkata-bound flights to Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar. The strong winds and heavy rainfall rendered landings at Kolkata unsafe, leading to chaotic scenes and inconvenienced passengers. Of the eight flights diverted,…
