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News18•24-09-2026, 15:45
CIAL Launches Aviation Consultancy to Expand Global Reach, Boost Revenue
  • •CIAL introduces aviation consultancy services to leverage its expertise in airport development and operations, aiming to enter new markets.
  • •Keralam Chief Minister V D Satheesan highlighted CIAL's technical capabilities will offer specialized services to aviation stakeholders nationwide.
  • •The new division, CIAL ACES (Aviation Consultancy and Expert Services), will offer services in airport planning, runway development, cargo, ground handling, and commercial activities.
  • •CIAL's first project under ACES will be the passenger verification system at Durgapur Airport in West Bengal, with plans to develop it into a multimodal logistics hub.
  • •CIAL reported a total revenue of Rs 1,220 crore and a profit of Rs 502 crore in FY 2025-26, handling 1.14 crore passengers and 73,134 aircraft movements.

Key Questions Answered

CIAL has established a new division named CIAL ACES (Aviation Consultancy and Expert Services) to offer specialized consultancy services in areas such as airport planning, runway development, cargo operations, ground handling, and commercial activities to airports across the country.

The first project for CIAL's aviation consultancy division will be the passenger verification system at Durgapur Airport in West Bengal.

During the 2025-26 financial year, CIAL recorded a total revenue of Rs 1,220 crore and a net profit of Rs 502 crore, while handling 1.14 crore passengers and 73,134 aircraft movements.