Macchiwara can't be int'l airport

Ludhiana: The Union ministry of defence has denied approval for the installation of instrument landing system (ILS) at Macchiwara airport washing away the tall claims of Punjab government for starting international flight service from airport. After the failure of lone flight at Sahnewal airport, the Macchiwara airport could have proved beneficial for the state's industrial hub.
Confirming this, aviation adviser to Punjab government, Captain Abhay said, "Air Force had raised objection against the presence of an airport as their air base, Halwara, is very near therefore Airports Authority of India has been denied permission for installation of ILS."
He added that now AAI could send their proposal again while making some amendments in their design.Sources revealed that state government had preferred Macchiwara airport over Sahnewal for turning into an international airport because they were given an offer from nearby landowners that they would provide land for free if they are assured that international flights would land here.
05/11/11 Nidhi Singhi/Times of India

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