AAI to develop world class airport at Jharsuguda; new terminal at Bhubaneswar Air Port

Bhubaneswar: The State Government on Wednesday decided to provide 191 acres of land to the Air Port Authority of India (AAI) to set up a second world-class airport in the State at Jharsuguda and another 20 acres for continuing its expansion programme along with the passenger amenity facility at the Bhubaneswar Biju Patnaik Air Port.
Chief Secretary Bijay Panaik took up a review meeting on the progress of the Jharsuguda airport and the ongoing expansion work at the Bhubaneswar airport. Chief Secretary has assured the AAI authorities to provide the required land within very short span of time to help start the initial work including construction of the 6000 feet of the targeted 9000 feet run way to start commercial flight. The AAI authorities have assured that upgradation of the Jharsuguda air port will be completed within two years after receipt of the required land.
23/06/11 OrrisaDiary.com

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Categories: Airports Jun 2011, New Jun 2011