Coimbatore: A 12,500 feet runway, larger terminal, more parking area and bigger aircraft flying in and out of the city - these and many more facilities can become a reality if the Coimbatore International Airport is expanded.
The trade and industry have been seeking better air connectivity and expediting the airport expansion project as these will push Coimbatore a notch up as an attractive destination for industrial investments. However, the project has not seen much progress and the delay seems to be a potential threat that can ground even the existing operations.
The Confederation of Indian Industry and Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry members have had discussions with the airport officials to see how the project can be taken forward.
According to sources, the airport is allowed to operate on conditional licence that is renewed every six months, though it is usually valid for two years. It needs to meet some operational requirements, mandated by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO).
21/09/13 M Soundariya Preetha/R Sairam/The Hindu
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The trade and industry have been seeking better air connectivity and expediting the airport expansion project as these will push Coimbatore a notch up as an attractive destination for industrial investments. However, the project has not seen much progress and the delay seems to be a potential threat that can ground even the existing operations.
The Confederation of Indian Industry and Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry members have had discussions with the airport officials to see how the project can be taken forward.
According to sources, the airport is allowed to operate on conditional licence that is renewed every six months, though it is usually valid for two years. It needs to meet some operational requirements, mandated by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO).
21/09/13 M Soundariya Preetha/R Sairam/The Hindu
