Visakhapatnam: The Indian Navy seems to have finally decided to give Vizagites and people of Coastal Andhra the perfect New Year gift. Come January, the naval authorities have agreed to completely throw open the Vizag airport for 24/7 operations round the year. Currently, the Navy allows only 24/7 operations thrice a week and the airport is closed for late night flights on the remaining four days of the week.
Making this announcement on the sidelines of a Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) meet here on Wednesday, Union minister of state for commerce and industry D Purandeswari said it was confirmed to her by none other than Eastern Naval Command Flag officer commanding-in-chief vice admiral Anil Chopra.
"The airport will be operational for five days a week from November 1, 2013, and all through the year from January first week next year. It is a good opportunity as it will not only facilitate trade, but also result in expanding the international outreach," Purandeswari, who is also the sitting MP from Visakhapatnam, said.
19/09/13 Times of India
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Making this announcement on the sidelines of a Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) meet here on Wednesday, Union minister of state for commerce and industry D Purandeswari said it was confirmed to her by none other than Eastern Naval Command Flag officer commanding-in-chief vice admiral Anil Chopra.
"The airport will be operational for five days a week from November 1, 2013, and all through the year from January first week next year. It is a good opportunity as it will not only facilitate trade, but also result in expanding the international outreach," Purandeswari, who is also the sitting MP from Visakhapatnam, said.
19/09/13 Times of India
