IGI’s T3 gets ready for July 3 opening

New Delhi: Come July and Delhi will get to experience its very own `world-class' airport. The new integrated terminal 3 (T3) with a capacity of 34 million passengers per annum will become operational from July 3 after which all international airlines and India's full cost carriers Air India, Jet Airways and Kingfisher will start their operations from the terminal.
However, there might be a little glitch before the inauguration. According to the OMDA the agreement signed between the airport developer GMR Group and the government all work on the new terminal is to be completed by March 31 or GMR would have to pay a hefty fine. Though Delhi International Airport (P) Ltd (DIAL) claims that work is "on schedule and going on at a fast pace'', there seems to be a lot of work still pending. Sources said major installation work was complete and only finishing touches are being given to the terminal. But they were not sure whether that would amount to a breach of the contract.
"The basic trials began in January 2010 and advanced trials will start from April 2010 and go on till June 2010 for ensuring smooth operations at T3. Meanwhile the new taxiway `Y' will be handed over as promised and made operational by first week of April 2010,'' said a DIAL spokesperson.
24/03/10 Times of India

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Categories: Airports Mar 2010