No large aircraft from Patna from Aug 16

Patna: Large aircraft such as Airbus 320 and Boeing 737 will not operate from Patna airport from Aug 16 after the runway length was re-notified, officials said Sunday.
A Patna airport official said the runway had become unsafe for the operation of large aircraft after the Airports Authority of India (AII) re-notified the length due to the presence of trees.
"The AAI, on the recommendation of director general of civil aviation, had re-notified the airport's runway length after Bihar government refused to cut or prune trees near it," he said.
According to officials, AAI revised the declared runway distances because of obstruction in the approach funnel.
Patna airport director Arvind Dubey said AAI's decision to re-notify the runway was in the interest of aviation safety.
"The AAI order will be effective at Patna airport from Aug 16," Dubey said.
05/08/12 IANS/News Track India

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