HAL Airport may Get Going Again

Bangalore: The HAL Airport may have wound up the flight operations following opening up of the new Bengaluru International Airport at Devanahalli. But there are still chances of the HAL Airport becoming functional.
The High Court has set a 12 week deadline for reconsidering the agreement reached with the Bangalore International Authority Limited (BIAL) by the State government. “Considering the developments in the civil aviation sector during the last three years, the State Government will also attempt to revive the HAL airport”, sources told Deccan Herald.
The sources informed that around 400 flights were being operated annually from Bangalore when the agreement was reached with the BIAL about three years ago. “But now around 700 flights are being operated and in the days to come, the number will go up further. From the travellers point of view, it is advisable to have more than one airport.
The Principal Secretary to Department of Industry and Infrastructure V P Baligar has taken a serious view of the court direction to renegotiate with the BIAL. Moreover the experts will also conduct a study on the capacity of the new airport after it becomes fully operational. Considering the views of air travellers and also the aviation experts necessary steps will be initiated”, the sources revealed.
Meanwhile when contacted, Baligar gave the indication that the renegotiations would be held with the BIAL once the new government assumed office in the State. “Considering the legal and also commercial aspects, a suitable decision will be taken,” he observed.
26/05/08 DHNS/Daijiworld.com

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Categories: Airports May 2008