Air France thanks Mysuru doctor who saved passenger's life on plane
Mysuru, Dec 9: Air France thanked a 69 year old doctor from Mysuru who saved the life of passenger travelling on board in Air France from Paris to Bengaluru. The incident happened last month.
Prabhulinga Swamy has been running his clinic at Kuvempunagar in the City. On November 13, he was returning from France to Bengaluru on board Air France flight. During travel, an aged international passenger collapsed in the flight. When the cabin crew sought medical help from Prabhulinga Swamy, he responded positively. "There was no pulse and he was not breathing", doctor said.
Rushing to help the aged person, Prabhulinga Swamy provided him the first aid. Some time later, the person spoke and drank juice. Till the flight reached Bengaluru, the person was observing and soon after reaching their destination, he was rushed to a local hospital.
"Flight Captain came to me and thanked me. Next day, I got a call from Air France Passenger Medical Service and thanked me for my service. Apart from this, the Air France gave me 100 Euro gift voucher" he said.
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Tenders invited to conduct feasibility study for second airport for Bengaluru: Minister
Bengaluru (PTI): The Karnataka State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation has invited tenders to select an expert consultancy firm to prepare a location suitability and comprehensive technical and financial feasibility report for the proposed second international airport for the State capital.
The last date for submission of applications is January 12, 2026, Infrastructure Development Minister M B Patil said on Saturday.
According to a statement issued by the minister's office, Patil said the state government has identified sites at Choodahalli and Somanahalli on Kanakapura Road, along with another location near Nelamangala, for the proposed airport.
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A high-level team from the Airports Authority of India has inspected these locations and submitted a preliminary report, he said.
"The consultancy firm selected through the tender process will be required to submit a detailed technical and financial feasibility report to the Government within five months," he added.
The minister said that firms that have executed projects worth at least Rs 250 crore annually over the past five years, and have handled or prepared consultancy reports for a minimum of five projects in the relevant sector, will be eligible to participate in the tender.
"The selected consultancy firm will study parameters such as rainfall patterns, topography, availability of power, water supply, sewerage and waste management infrastructure, surrounding population, regional development, and noise pollution likely to arise from airport operations at all three identified locations," he said.
Patil noted that the feasibility report must also include details of the estimated cost of developing the proposed airport, the extent of land required, and approvals to be obtained from various authorities, including the Ministry of Defence and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).
The report will also assess the impact of a new airport on industries, tourism and public mobility in the region, he said.
Patil said that the consultancy firm will further examine existing connectivity to the proposed sites and the infrastructure that would need to be developed after the airport is constructed. In addition, cargo handling and passenger services, along with their economic viability, will be studied.
Based on a comprehensive assessment of all three locations, the firm will submit its recommendation on the most suitable site for the second airport, he explained.
Patil said Kempegowda International Airport currently ranks second in the country in terms of passenger density. By 2033, the State will require another airport, and efforts have therefore been initiated well in advance with a forward-looking approach.
Once the feasibility report is received, the Government will decide on the next course of action, he added.
