‘India can be a hub for air traffic in future’

Berlin: As the aviation industry today is facing enormous challenges because of rising fuel costs and the necessity of using energy sustainably, international aviation experts believe that India has the potential of becoming an air traffic hub in future.
During the ongoing ‘Asia-Pacific Weeks (APW) 2009’ in Berlin – the German capital, some renowned aviation experts said that India may be a key strategic hub for air traffic in future.
Werner Heesen, the former Director South Asia for German airlines Lufthansa said that despite infrastructural problems at Indian airports the future of Indian aviation industry seems bright. “Yes, there is a problem of infrastructure but Hyderabad and Bangalore airports have already been commissioned and a new run-way prepared in New Delhi.”
Lufthansa flights go to New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Kolkata and now to Pune as well.
Heesen, who remained in India from 2003 to 2008, said he witnessed many positive changes in Indian aviation industry during his five year stint there. “India started opening doors to liberalization and country’s economy has contributed a great deal in the development of this industry.”
18/10/09 Gowhar Geelani /Rising Kashmir

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