Mumbai: Capacity of Mumbai airport is a cause of concern, said a recent report by the Centre of Asia pacific Aviation (CAPA). The constant delays in the land acquisition for the Navi Mumbai airport means that there will be no growth in aviation once Mumbai airport is saturated by 2012-15.
The report said that Mumbai airport is currently operating at a maximum runway capacity of around 35 movements per hour for 19 hours a day. Mumbai International Airport Pvt Ltd (MIAL) has asked NATS to develop a plan for maximization of capcity. As per NATS study, the movements per hour may go up to 46-50. CAPA said that 50 movements per hour is "likely to be a stretch".
26/05/13 Chinmayi Shalya/Times of India
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The report said that Mumbai airport is currently operating at a maximum runway capacity of around 35 movements per hour for 19 hours a day. Mumbai International Airport Pvt Ltd (MIAL) has asked NATS to develop a plan for maximization of capcity. As per NATS study, the movements per hour may go up to 46-50. CAPA said that 50 movements per hour is "likely to be a stretch".
26/05/13 Chinmayi Shalya/Times of India
