Vijayawada: Andhra Chamber of Commerce and Industry president Muthavarapu Muralikrishna on Monday said the Airports Authority of India (AAI) did not take precautions while installing the Instrument Landing System (ILS) at the Vijayawada airport.
The Director-General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has raised objections over its usage as it is closer to the NH-5.
“Now, the DGCA says the communication system of the ILS will be affected due to heavy vehicle traffic on NH-5 and suggested shifting it to some distance towards the runway,” Mr. Muralikrishna said.
He blamed the AAI for the present state of affairs, as the highway problem was not new and it could have been avoided had the officials planned the installation properly.
“The ILS equipment is lying at the airport for more than two years and its parts are shifted for installations at Kochi, Tirupati, and Agati airports. During the current winter season, flight schedules have gone haywire, leading to cancellations, and this could have been avoided,” Mr. Muralikrishna added.
27/03/12 The Hindu
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