Govt mulls moving general aviation activities to Juhu

New Delhi: In an effort to decongest Mumbai airport, the Government is considering a proposal to move all general aviation related activities to Juhu airport.
"An international consultant appointed by the Government has suggested that general aviation activities in Mumbai be shifted to Juhu airport. The proposal is being examined by the Government but no firm decision has yet been taken," the Chairman, Airports Authority of India, Mr K. Ramalingam, said on Monday.
A company each from India and Sweden have been appointed as the global technical advisors for the project, sources said.
The implementation of the proposal would mean that private aircraft, helicopters, charters and small cargo aircraft would operate to and from Juhu instead of the existing Mumbai airport.
"Small aircraft take time to clear the airfield and therefore hold up the movement of larger aircraft. The implementation of the project will help ease the congestion," officials said.
26/03/07 Hindu Business Line

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