New Delhi: The Government is working towards the development of the aviation sector in Uttaranchal. This information was given to the Parliament by Shri Praful Patel, Minister for Civil Aviation in the Rajya Sabha today.
Airports Authority of India (AAI) owns the airports at Dehradun and Pantnagar in Uttranchal. The airport at Dehradun is being upgraded by AAI for operation of B-737/A-320 class of aircraft considering traffic potential and requirement projected by airlines. Pantnagar airport is also being upgraded for ATR-42 operation on the request of airlines.
Further Pawan Hans Helicopters Ltd. also plans to diversify/connect to important tourist/tourism places in Uttaranchal such as Ghangharia, Hemkund Sahib etc subject to necessary permissions.
State Government of Uttaranchal had requested AAI to examine suitability for upgrading of airstrips developed by them at Pithoragarh and Gauchar. Both these airstrips were not found suitable for operation of 20/50 seater class of aircraft due to their location and surrounding terrain.
14/03/06 Press Information Bureau
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