Airports to get facelift

Indore: All 35 major airports of the country will be equipped with ultra-modern facilities by 2010, while 24 airports of the western zone will be equipped with state of art amenities by 2009. This was informed by Dr K Ramlingam, chairman, Airport Authority of India after conclusion of the review meeting of the airport directors of the western region here on Sunday.
Talking about Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar airport, Indore, he said no effort will be left unturned to develop Indore airport. It would soon be developed into an international airport with an international cargo facilities for the entrepreneurs and businessmen of the city, Ramlingamn said.
In the meeting, works being done by all 24 airports in the western zone were reviewed and discussions were held on the next course of action to be undertaken by the airport authorities of the western zone.
The AAI chairman also gave his nod for infrastructure development at Indore airport which includes construction of a new international terminal building, six more bays, expansion of cargo facilities, ultra-modern runway up to 9000 sq ft among others.
08/08/07 Central Chronicle

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Categories: Airports Aug 2007