New Delhi: Flying time between metros is set to be reduced, with the Airports Authority of India (AAI) coming up with a mechanism to control air traffic congestion at airports by September this year. The system, to be initially implemented at the Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru and Kolkata airports, is aimed at reducing the holding time of planes over airports.
Unable to land due to congestion, flights are often forced to hover above airports, leading to delay for passengers. The new system will integrate data from airlines, airports and air-traffic agencies and inform airlines about the time planes will be parked at the destination airport well before departure.
"As air traffic in India grows, so will the pressure on air navigation services (ANS) to push more aircraft into the system without compromising on safety. Changes are required in the overall air-flow planning and management, airport infrastructure, en-route navigational aids and manpower training," said Amber Dubey, partner and India head of aerospace and defence at global consultancy KPMG.
11/04/15 Somesh Jha/Business Standard
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Unable to land due to congestion, flights are often forced to hover above airports, leading to delay for passengers. The new system will integrate data from airlines, airports and air-traffic agencies and inform airlines about the time planes will be parked at the destination airport well before departure.
"As air traffic in India grows, so will the pressure on air navigation services (ANS) to push more aircraft into the system without compromising on safety. Changes are required in the overall air-flow planning and management, airport infrastructure, en-route navigational aids and manpower training," said Amber Dubey, partner and India head of aerospace and defence at global consultancy KPMG.
11/04/15 Somesh Jha/Business Standard
