Pune: The Airport Authority of India (AAI) has once again floated a tender for the construction of hangars and a VIP lounge at the Pune Airport. The AAI had failed to award any contract in its last two bids, in 2008 and 2010. The tender is worth Rs 22 crore.
According to sources, when the airport was expanded in 2008, the hangar was demolished with a promise that six new hangars would be constructed within six to eight months. The hangars will give shelter to private aircraft, which are parked on open tarmac, thereby creating extra space for airlines to park their aircraft. The project has to be completed in 13 months from the date of awarding the contract.
“We follow a two-bid system. If everything goes well, work should start by January and complete within a year from then,” said airport director PSRK Sudhakar. The closing date of the tender is November 21.
The airport has nine bays for airline operators. The 10 private aircraft parked on the airport pay Rs 360 per sq metre/month rent.
10/11/11 Indian Express
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