More greenfield airports on anvil

New Delhi: The aviation industry in India is gearing up for the next phase of its airport modernisation and expansion programme for greenfield airports.
The ministry of civil aviation has given its approval for construction of greenfield airports at Navi Mumbai and Goa in public-private partnership model.
Navi Mumbai is the most significant new airport project in India, and will be Mumbai’s second airport. The construction of this facility is critical for the city with the current airport expected to reach maximum capacity by 2012.
Meanwhile, the Airports Authority of India last week announced details of its upgrade plans for Kolkata, Chennai and the existing Goa airport. Punjab government recently announced that a new airport will be built at Mohali, and the government of West Bengal is keen to see the development of a greenfield airport in the industrial belt of Durgapur-Asansol, one of the most highly populated regions in India without an airport.
The civil aviation ministry has submitted legislation to Parliament during the monsoon session for the establishment of an Airport Economic Regulatory Authority with the responsibility of looking after airport charges and service levels.
13/09/07 The Statesman

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