Panaji: The defence ministry, headed by former Goa chief minister Manohar Parrikar, is seeking land for a naval enclave at the proposed new greenfield international airport at Mopa, but the state BJP-led government has turned down the Union ministry's proposal as the main reason why Goa proposed to have a dedicated civilian airport at Mopa was because naval operations at Dabolim hindered 24x7 commercial flight operations.
When the state government approached defence ministry for clearance for Mopa airport, the ministry granted clearance with two clauses under which the state government has to make available a slot of at least one hour during the day for military flying in Mopa control zone.
The other clause stated that the state government should provide an area to construct an apron, hangar and admin/technical building capable of handling at least two long range maritime reconnaissance (LRMR) (Boeing 737-800 equivalent) aircraft at a time. The facilities at proposed airport at Mopa are to be extended for military, rescue and diversionary operations free of cost, the defence ministry stated in its clearance.
06/12/15 Murari Shetye/The Times Of India
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When the state government approached defence ministry for clearance for Mopa airport, the ministry granted clearance with two clauses under which the state government has to make available a slot of at least one hour during the day for military flying in Mopa control zone.
The other clause stated that the state government should provide an area to construct an apron, hangar and admin/technical building capable of handling at least two long range maritime reconnaissance (LRMR) (Boeing 737-800 equivalent) aircraft at a time. The facilities at proposed airport at Mopa are to be extended for military, rescue and diversionary operations free of cost, the defence ministry stated in its clearance.
06/12/15 Murari Shetye/The Times Of India
