Bhubaneswar: To boost air connectivity, the state government on Monday revised landing and night parking charges for private operators, intending to run intra-state passenger aircraft and helicopters.
Sources said the government has reduced the landing fee by more than 90%.
"Private tour operators and local fliers had proposed starting intra-state air services. Besides, rapid growth in industry, IT, technical education, mining and allied sectors has led to a rise in the use of aircraft by private operators.
The revised landing charge for aircraft and helicopters is Rs 400. Earlier, private operator had to pay Rs 5,000.
30/10/13 Riyan Ramanath V/Times of India
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Sources said the government has reduced the landing fee by more than 90%.
"Private tour operators and local fliers had proposed starting intra-state air services. Besides, rapid growth in industry, IT, technical education, mining and allied sectors has led to a rise in the use of aircraft by private operators.
The revised landing charge for aircraft and helicopters is Rs 400. Earlier, private operator had to pay Rs 5,000.
30/10/13 Riyan Ramanath V/Times of India
