Chennai: With Centre undecided on whether to allow operation of Airbus A380, the world’s largest commercial aircraft in India, several international airlines have expressed their desire to fly the super jumbo to India.
But at present only a few airports including Delhi, Mumbai and Hyderabad have the facility to handle the aircraft.
Chennai airport director H.S. Suresh said the city airport’s tarmac could be upgraded to handle A380 provided the airline companies confirm operation of the same to Chennai.
“A380 can be operated only at 4F categorised airports. Chennai currently has a 4E rating. But we can raise the standards in six months to one year,” he added. The airport director further said clearance to operate secondary runway was also required to undertake development works on the primary runway.
23/01/14 S Sujatha/Deccan Chronicle
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But at present only a few airports including Delhi, Mumbai and Hyderabad have the facility to handle the aircraft.
Chennai airport director H.S. Suresh said the city airport’s tarmac could be upgraded to handle A380 provided the airline companies confirm operation of the same to Chennai.
“A380 can be operated only at 4F categorised airports. Chennai currently has a 4E rating. But we can raise the standards in six months to one year,” he added. The airport director further said clearance to operate secondary runway was also required to undertake development works on the primary runway.
23/01/14 S Sujatha/Deccan Chronicle
