ILS work at Mizoram airport to be completed by next month

New Delhi: Civil works relating to installation of Instrument Landing System (ILS) at Mizoram''s Lengpui airport is likely to be completed by next month, with the Centre approving nearly Rs 51 crore for the purpose.
After a recent meeting with Civil Aviation Ministry officials, Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Minister B K Handique approved Rs 50.93 crore for installation of the ILS equipment at the Lengpui Airport in Aizawl, an official spokesperson said here.
At the meeting, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, Airports Authority of India and the Mizoram Government reached an understanding to complete the civil works pertaining to the ILS within March 31.
On installation, the DGCA would grant technical clearance to the ILS, following which a team of pilots will be trained to operate to and from the Lengpui airport.
North Eastern Council has so far sanctioned Rs 19.42 crore towards the infrastructure development of the airport.
09/02/11 msn.com

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Categories: Airports Feb 2011