DoNER planning study on roadmap for air connectivity in NE

New Delhi: The Minister DoNER is contemplating a study on roadmap for air connectivity in the Northeastern region in consultation with the Ministry of Civil Aviation.
The study would include viability of air connectivity within the Northeastern region (NER) and linking airports within the region to other metros, said Civil Aviation Minister, Praful Patel in a written reply to a Rajya Sabha un-starred question by Kumar Deepak Das.
Airport Authority of India (AAI) is taking up the upgradation and modernisation of infrastructure facilities at the airports in NER in a phased manner, said Patel.
The Guwahati, Agartala, Imphal and Dimapur airports are included in the list of 35 non-metro airports to be developed in the first phase, he said.
On making Guwahati airport an air-hub, the Minister said that AAI is making additional apron for parking of 11 aircraft, which could be used by airlines for night parking.
The Minister, however, claimed that all scheduled operators were complying with Route Dispersal Guidelines (RDGs). Directorate General of CivilAviation (DGCA) is monitoring the compliance on monthly basis, the Civil Aviation Minister said.
23/02/10 Assam Tribune

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Categories: Airports Feb 2010