Vijayawada: Civil Aviation Minister P. Ashok Gajapati Raju has said Andhra Pradesh took aviation friendly measures by reducing the tax on turbine fuel to 1 per cent. It was expected to give a boost to air traffic in the State, he said.
The Union Minister, who visited Kanaka Durga temple here on Monday, said foundation stone was laid for the new terminal building at the Gannavaram airport near here. More air traffic was expected at the airport once the new terminal was ready. The airport needs 700 acres for expansion. A modern runway would be constructed to facilitate movement of all kinds of aircrafts, he said.
The farmers were requested to cooperate with the government and part their lands for airport expansion. The airport would have a cargo facility etc once the airport expansion and new terminal were completed, he said.
20/10/15 The Hindu
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The Union Minister, who visited Kanaka Durga temple here on Monday, said foundation stone was laid for the new terminal building at the Gannavaram airport near here. More air traffic was expected at the airport once the new terminal was ready. The airport needs 700 acres for expansion. A modern runway would be constructed to facilitate movement of all kinds of aircrafts, he said.
The farmers were requested to cooperate with the government and part their lands for airport expansion. The airport would have a cargo facility etc once the airport expansion and new terminal were completed, he said.
20/10/15 The Hindu
