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Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Nashik airport records 56% rise in passenger traffic in April-June period in 2025-26 financial year
Nashik: The Nashik airport, managed by Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL), recorded a 56% rise in air passenger traffic in the April-June period of the 2025-26 financial year. The airport saw 1.06 lakh flyers in this period, compared to 67,694 passengers during the same period of 2024-25 financial year, revealeds the data provided by the airport authority. This is the first time that passenger traffic at the Nashik airport crossed the 1lakh mark in the first quarter of any financial year. The rise in passenger traffic is due to improved air connectivity with more cities. Passenger footfall at the airport has increased steadily over the past year due to positive responses from air passengers. At present, a private airline operates flights from the Nashik airport to six destinations: Delhi, Goa, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and Indore. The airline is also planning to start flights from Nashik to Kolkata in the coming months. Due to higher occupancy, the airline started 232-seater Airbus A321 flights on the Nashik-Delhi and Nashik-Bengaluru routes from March 30. Previously, the airline operated 180-seater Airbus A320 flights on these routes. Deploying larger Airbus aircraft on the Nashik to Delhi and Bengaluru routes also led to a rise in passenger traffic in the April-June period of the current financial year, said sources. In the 2024-25 financial year, the Nashik airport recorded a footfall of 3.4 lakh passengers, compared to 2.4 lakh passengers during the previous financial year (2023-24). Total passenger footfall at the airport in 2022-23 was recorded at 1.07 lakh passengers. Ashish Nahar, the president of the Nashik Industries and Manufacturers' Association (Nima), said the airport has huge potential for air service because of the various industrial, business, and tourism potentials of Nashik. The defence PSU HAL, various central govt projects, and major multinational companies have their bases in Nashik. Apart from the major religious places, Nashik is also known as the wine capital of the country as it houses the maximum number of wineries. Moreover, Nashik is one of the four places in the country where the Kumbh Mela is held every 12 years. Hence, the airport has huge potential, said Ashish Nahar. "Moreover, the upcoming Simhastha Kumbh Mela is also being held between 2026 and 2028 in Nashik, and passenger traffic will increase significantly at the Nashik airport during the mega religious event. We are also pursuing the state govt for the expansion of the Nashik airport," added Nahar. Manish Rawal, the chairman of Nima's aviation committee, said the occupancy in all the flights from Nashik is around 90% on average. Most of the time, the occupancy in 232-seater Airbus A321 flights on the Nashik-Delhi and Nashik-Bengaluru routes is 100%. "There is a need for a second daily Nashik-Delhi flight considering the footfall of passengers," added Rawal, who is also a vice-president of Nima.
The Sun
11-07-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Tottenham's Mohammed Kudus grew up in one of Ghana's toughest neighbourhoods, barely spoke and played with broken thumb
MOHAMMED KUDUS didn't just dream of the Premier League, he dragged himself there. The man signed by Tottenham for £55million had to overcome pain, setbacks and the kind of adversity most can't even imagine. 9 9 Kudus grew up in Nima, one of the toughest neighbourhoods in Accra, Ghana. Tin-roofed homes built in the 1800s, markets that never sleep, and a crushing lack of opportunity - that was Kudus's reality. Pickpocketing and poverty surrounded him. Bashiru Mohammed Zakari is the vice chairman of Strong Towers, Kudus' first football club and told SunSport in an exclusive interview: 'For many kids from Nima, options are limited. 'Football has become an escape for most. When he (Kudus) came to us, he barely spoke. 'He'd spend hours with his mates and you wouldn't hear a word from him. But there was something different about him, quiet, yes. Timid? Not a chance.' He'd go to school in the morning, count down the hours and race off to Montreal Park - a rough patch of dust that's now gone, bulldozed to make way for the National Mosque in Accra. That park was where he put in the graft, that's where the hunger grew. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK Zakari added: "I remember how we picked him up, like it was just yesterday. He got really lucky that we didn't have our own academy, so we organised games with Right to Dream Academy , and that's where they spotted him." At just 13, Kudus was snapped up by the Right to Dream Academy, but even there, things weren't smooth. Tottenham release new 'dark' away kit for 2025/26 season Mas-Ud Didi Dramani, the first coach who took him to Right to Dream exclusively told SunSport in an interview from his base in Accra: 'He was very shy. 'I think Kudus is a very determined footballer. We had him on our radar for a while, but it wasn't until we played against his local team that we decided to bring him in. 'He was only around 13 to 14 years old. Our role wasn't just to develop them as footballers but also to ensure they grew as better human beings. 'I remember when he first joined, like most teenagers, he was eager to impress. But one thing stood out for me. "It was when he broke his thumb and was in a cast, yet still worked with the group. 'I still recall those moments and how mentally tough and stable he was, playing with a cast on his hand.' At Right to Dream, his talent was obvious, but so was the confusion about where to actually play him. One week he was box-to-box, the next drifting out wide. A jack-of-all-trades. It took time, patience and trust before he carved out his true identity. When FC Nordsjaelland, the Academy's sister club in Denmark, came calling, Kudus packed his bags and went. But the challenge wasn't just on the pitch. It was everything, from the cold weather and strange food to no friends and no family. Dramani says: 'I remember speaking to him and telling him that it's going to be tough before it gets better. 'But one thing I can say is to remember how far you've come, remember how you used to play with a broken thumb and when the manager gives you five minutes, show him you deserve ten. 'Then, when you have ten, work for 20. 'In Europe, you get what you work for and it worked, he was a sensation in Denmark, and it didn't take long before Ajax came calling.' 9 9 9 The move to Ajax brought him closer to his Premier League dream. But just as things looked up, they came crashing down again. In 2022, Everton came in with a serious offer. Kudus wanted it, the Premier League was right there for the taking and he was going to play under Frank Lampard but Ajax said no. Just like that, the deal was dead, worse, they froze him out of the team. Still, he didn't moan and didn't throw a tantrum. He just got on with it and later told Dutch outlet De Telegraaf: "The fact that Ajax blocked a transfer to Everton last time disappointed me. 'I thought it was time for a new chapter in my career because I wasn't playing here. But the moment the transfer window closed, my full focus shifted back to Ajax.' That is the kind of statement that defines Kudus, he believes life is like a bicycle and the only way to maintain balance is to keep peddling. So when the West Ham move came along he jumped on it and moved to East London. His first season was sensational, 14 goals across all competitions, 20-goal contributions, two bicycle kicks amongst them and that solo run and a brilliant finish against Frankfurt in Europe. But in the second season everything faded again - only five goals, a huge drop and even though he still attempted the most take-ons of any player in the league he was just not the same energetic all-action forward who would sit on the advertising board after a goal. But for a boy who grew up in the chaos of Nima, struggled in the Danish cold and fought his way back after heartbreak in Amsterdam, he believes a move to Spurs presents with him an opportunity and platform to showcase his absolute best. For Spurs - where Kudus could face an awkward first meeting - they're getting a player who is an absolute game changer, an edge of your seat player who can be world class in the right environment and has a dynamite shot. Kudus has come a long way - and now presented with the opportunity to showcase his talent in the Champions League - he can go even further. 9 9 9
Time of India
06-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Industries seek swift action for Nashik airport expansion ahead of Kumbh Mela
Nashik: Four months after industries repeatedly urged chief minister Devendra Fadnavis and other ministers to expand the Nashik airport in anticipation of the upcoming Simhastha Kumbh Mela, state govt has not taken concrete steps, raising concerns among the industrial sector. A delegation from the Nashik Industries and Manufacturers' Association (Nima) met NCP MP and party's state president Sunil Tatkare during his recent visit to Nashik. The delegation requested Tatkare to take up the issue with both state and central authorities ahead of the religious conglomerate scheduled between 2026 and 2028. Tatkare held a separate meeting with Nima members to discuss the expansion of the Nashik airport terminal and the inclusion of Nashik in the second phase of the Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC). Attending the meeting with Tatkare were Nima president Ashish Nahar, vice-president and chairman of the aviation committee Manish Rawal, secretary Rajendra Ahire etc. The delegation also submitted a memorandum to Tatkare regarding the matter. Association members said the airport terminal expansion would take approximately two years; therefore, they stressed on the immediate need to develop proper plans and commence work, considering there are less than two years until the Kumbh Mela. Nima vice-president Rawal said Tatkare assured the delegation he would promptly raise the issue with deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar. Moreover, he committed to meeting the relevant Central cabinet ministers to facilitate the expansion of the airport. "We also requested Tatkare to pursue Centre for the inclusion of Nashik in the second phase of the DMIC. He assured us he would take up the matter with the ministers concerned in Delhi," Rawal said. In Jan 2025, Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL), which manages the Nashik airport, requested state govt to expand the airport amid a projected increase in passenger numbers during the Simhastha Kumbh Mela. HAL submitted proposals twice in the last four months seeking the expansion of the airport terminal building and an increase in aircraft parking bays from the current five to 15. However, state govt has yet to initiate any action in this direction. Conversely, an industrialist noted during the meeting that state govt is allocating Rs 1,200 crore for the development of Shirdi airport, but has not made any decision regarding the expansion of the Nashik airport. Nashik airport, located at Janori, approximately 20km from Nashik city, was developed jointly by state govt and HAL at a total cost of Rs 94 crore in 2013 and 2014. State govt invested Rs 84 crore, while HAL contributed Rs 10 crore and provided land for the airport's construction. State govt has leased the Nashik airport terminal building to HAL for 30 years at a rate of Rs 1,000 per month. The airport's seating capacity is currently 300 passengers at a time, whereas during the Kumbh Mela, passenger footfall is expected to reach 1,000 per hour. Consequently, industries urge state govt to develop the Nashik airport ahead of the Kumbh.
Time of India
30-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Nashik Airport Achieves Record Passenger Traffic in May Amid Growing Connectivity, ET Infra
Advt Advt The Nashik airport , managed by Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd , recorded its highest monthly air passenger traffic in May this airport handled 37,509 passengers in May, marking the highest monthly footfall since operations commenced in 2014, HAL sources said. Previously, the highest air traffic was 36,082 passengers in increase resulted from enhanced air connectivity with additional cities served by the Nashik airport. Additionally, flight occupancy exceeded 90 per cent, with most flights on the Nashik-Delhi and Nashik-Bengaluru routes reaching full capacity. These factors contributed to the rise in passenger footfall at the Nashik airport, according to sources at the airport numbers at the Nashik airport steadily increased over the past year due to positive responses from air travellers. In Jan this year, the passenger footfall was 31,737, but it declined marginally to 31,669 in the airport recorded a rise every month from March onwards. In March, the airport handled 34,221 passengers, followed by 36,082 in April and 37,509 in a private airline operates flights from the Nashik airport to six destinations: Delhi, Goa, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and Coimbatore via Indore. The airline also plans to start flights from Nashik to Kolkata in the coming occupancy prompted the private airline to introduce 232-seater Airbus A321 flights on the Nashik-Delhi and Nashik-Bengaluru routes from March 30. Previously, the airline operated 180-seater Airbus A320 flights on these routes. Deploying larger Airbus aircraft on the Nashik-Delhi and Nashik-Bengaluru routes also increased passenger traffic in March at Nashik Airport, sources the 2024-25 financial year, the Nashik airport is expected to handle 3.4 lakh passengers, compared to 2.4 lakh in the 2023-24 financial total passenger footfall for 2022-23 was 1.07 Rawal, the chairman of the aviation committee of the Nashik Industries and Manufacturers' Association (Nima), said the airport has significant potential for air service, as evidenced by the increasing passenger footfall. The average passenger footfall has exceeded 1,200. However, due to the rising number of passengers, expanding the Nashik airport is Nahar, the president of Nima, said passenger footfall at will surge during the upcoming Simhastha Kumbh Mela , scheduled between 2026 and 2028."Currently, the airport's capacity is 300 passengers at a time. Considering the anticipated increase in passenger numbers during the Kumbh Mela, expanding the Nashik airport is essential. We are addressing the issue with chief minister Devendra Fadnavis, who has assured the expansion of the Nashik airport before the Simhastha Kumbh Mela commences," he said.
Time of India
30-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Nashik airport set passenger footfall record in May this year, ET Infra
Advt Advt The Nashik airport, managed by Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd, recorded its highest monthly air passenger traffic in May this airport handled 37,509 passengers in May, marking the highest monthly footfall since operations commenced in 2014, HAL sources said. Previously, the highest air traffic was 36,082 passengers in increase resulted from enhanced air connectivity with additional cities served by the Nashik airport. Additionally, flight occupancy exceeded 90 per cent, with most flights on the Nashik–Delhi and Nashik–Bengaluru routes reaching full capacity. These factors contributed to the rise in passenger footfall at the Nashik airport, according to sources at the airport numbers at the Nashik airport steadily increased over the past year due to positive responses from air travellers. In January this year, the passenger footfall was 31,737, but it declined marginally to 31,669 in the airport recorded a rise every month from March onwards. In March, the airport handled 34,221 passengers, followed by 36,082 in April and 37,509 in a private airline operates flights from the Nashik airport to six destinations: Delhi, Goa, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and Coimbatore via Indore. The airline also plans to start flights from Nashik to Kolkata in the coming occupancy prompted the private airline to introduce 232-seater Airbus A321 flights on the Nashik–Delhi and Nashik–Bengaluru routes from March 30. Previously, the airline operated 180-seater Airbus A320 flights on these routes. Deploying larger Airbus aircraft on the Nashik–Delhi and Nashik–Bengaluru routes also increased passenger traffic in March at Nashik Airport, sources the 2024–25 financial year, the Nashik airport is expected to handle 3.4 lakh passengers, compared to 2.4 lakh in the 2023–24 financial total passenger footfall for 2022–23 was 1.07 Rawal, the chairman of the aviation committee of the Nashik Industries and Manufacturers' Association (Nima), said the airport has significant potential for air service, as evidenced by the increasing passenger footfall. The average passenger footfall has exceeded 1,200. However, due to the rising number of passengers, expanding the Nashik airport is Nahar, the president of Nima, said passenger footfall will surge during the upcoming Simhastha Kumbh Mela , scheduled between 2026 and 2028."Currently, the airport's capacity is 300 passengers at a time. Considering the anticipated increase in passenger numbers during the Kumbh Mela, expanding the Nashik airport is essential. We are addressing the issue with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who has assured the expansion of the Nashik airport before the Simhastha Kumbh Mela commences," he said.
