After becoming the world's first fully solar-powered airport, the Cochin International Airport has been awarded for Entrepreneurial Vision by the UN. This adds to Indian airports featuring on global lists and winning laurels. According to United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), Cochin International Airport is an example for the world and proves that the ever-expanding network of global movement can sustain itself without adversely impacting the environment.

A report in the Times of India said that UN environment Executive Director Erik Solheim and his team had visited the international airport and after observing the solar power plant, called it the best among global airports.

Air traffic to and from Kerala's Cochin International Airport was completely halted due to flash floods on August 19 when Kerala witnessed unprecedented devastating floods in recent times. The airport resumed operations on August 29. Kochi Airport Resumes Operations After 2 Weeks of Shutdown Due to Kerala Floods.

In March, Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (CSIA) and Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) were jointly rated as the World’s Best Airport for customer experience in the 40 million passengers category at the prestigious Airport Service Quality (ASQ) awards 2017. Mumbai And Delhi Rated World Best Airports, Pleasantly Surprised Or Genuinely Shocked?

Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (CSIA) is operated by GVK MIAL, and Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) is operated by GMR-led consortium respectively. The ratings were announced by Airports Council International (ACI) on Tuesday. Delhi's IGI Airport Breaks Into World's Top 20 Busiest.

In April, New Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport has jumped six notches to break into the league of the top 20 busiest airports in the world for 2017 in terms of traffic volumes.

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