IGI Airport Development Progress on Track

Delhi’s dream of having a world class airport will soon be a reality. The modernization of the Indira Gandhi International Airport being carried out by Delhi International Airport (P) Ltd (DIAL) is progressing at a fast pace. A senior govt. officials team comprising of Shri MM Nambiar, Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation, Dr. Naseem Zaidi, Director General of Civil Aviation, senior officials of AAI, officials of Delhi Govt., National Highway Authority of India, PWD, Delhi Transco Limited and Delhi Jal Board visited the construction site of New Integrated Passenger Terminal Building (Terminal 3) to witness the progress of the project yesterday.
DIAL officials presented the development progress report to the team of senior govt. officials. The official’s team expressed their satisfaction over the progress of work. The infrastructure facilities of Terminal 3 (T3) will be ready by March 2010 after which the ORAT (Operational Readiness and Airport Transfer) trials will be carried out for three months.
The Terminal will be ready for commercial operations in July 2010.
Shri Nambiar inaugurated the check-in counters, unveiled the customized boarding cards and also started the operation of 3 level baggage check-in conveyor which is the facility to be used for the first time in India. To assess the status of work, the official’s team visited the departure ramp, forecourt, 8 lane drop-off zone, meters & greeters area and retail area. The team also visited the Apron area and Taxiways for apprising themselves about the progress of work.
03/12/09 ConstructionWeekonline.com

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Categories: Airports Dec 2009, New Dec 2009