Trials to begin at new Bangalore airport next month

Bangalore: Construction of the new Bangalore International Airport is almost complete and the trials will begin next month, a top official said on Wednesday.
"Most of the work will be completed by the end of the year.We will start basic trials in December. We will have more advanced and integrated trials in January", Chief Operations Officer of Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL), Marcel Hungerbuehler, told reporters here.
"We will have to start trials on each of the systems, Hungerbuehler said, adding, runway work has already been completed.
The new greenfield airport is located at Devanahalli, some 40 km from the city. It's expected to be operational on March 30.
Private promoters hold a 74 per cent stake in BIAL, formed to build, own and operate the airport, while the State holds the remaining 26 per cent.
Hungerbuehler said the new airport is expected to handle an estimated 10.5 million passengers and 88 million bags in the first year of operation.
29/11/07 Udayavani

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