Kolkata: Finally, the first lot of aerobridges has arrived at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport. To be installed at the new integrated terminal, its delay led to the postponement of the terminal's commissioning.
According to the Airports Authority of India, the five aerobridges reached the airport in the wee hours of Thursday after tractor trailers set off from Kolkata Port around 7.30pm on Wednesday. The aerobridges, being transported in sections, were shipped from Jakarta by manufacturer BT Bukaka Teknik Utama on October 15 and reached Kolkata Port on October 24, Dashami. The precious freight was unloaded two days later and it was finally loaded on trailers only on October 31 after Customs formalities were completed.
The second consignment of aerobridges is expected later this month followed by a third one next month. AAI sources said installation and trails are expected to be completed within January 15, a week ahead of the terminal's scheduled inauguration on January 23.
Officials of airlines were delighted to see the huge crates bearing the elusive aerobridges at the airport on Thursday.
02/11/12 Times of India
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According to the Airports Authority of India, the five aerobridges reached the airport in the wee hours of Thursday after tractor trailers set off from Kolkata Port around 7.30pm on Wednesday. The aerobridges, being transported in sections, were shipped from Jakarta by manufacturer BT Bukaka Teknik Utama on October 15 and reached Kolkata Port on October 24, Dashami. The precious freight was unloaded two days later and it was finally loaded on trailers only on October 31 after Customs formalities were completed.
The second consignment of aerobridges is expected later this month followed by a third one next month. AAI sources said installation and trails are expected to be completed within January 15, a week ahead of the terminal's scheduled inauguration on January 23.
Officials of airlines were delighted to see the huge crates bearing the elusive aerobridges at the airport on Thursday.
02/11/12 Times of India
