Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is exploring various avenues to keep its airport in the heart of the city operationally efficient, especially after the recent High Court order ending any hopes of its reopening for civil flights.
Many private airlines have started using the infrastructure to train their pilots, while the defence PSU is also exploring the possibility of setting up aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facilities.
The once busy airport in the heart of the city was closed for civil flights in May 2008 when the new airport in Devanahalli commenced operations.
A PIL challenging the agreement between the Civil Aviation Ministry and private operators that led to closure of the HAL airport was dismissed by the High Court recently. The court refused to interfere in a policy decision.
“Private airlines, including Jet, IndiGo and Air Asia have recently started using the airport for training their pilots,” HAL Chairman and Managing Director T Suvarna Raju told Express.
“We are also exploring possibilities on MRO facilities. Our Bangalore Complex CEO is looking into it,” he said.
12/01/16 Ramu Patil/New Indian Express
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Many private airlines have started using the infrastructure to train their pilots, while the defence PSU is also exploring the possibility of setting up aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facilities.
The once busy airport in the heart of the city was closed for civil flights in May 2008 when the new airport in Devanahalli commenced operations.
A PIL challenging the agreement between the Civil Aviation Ministry and private operators that led to closure of the HAL airport was dismissed by the High Court recently. The court refused to interfere in a policy decision.
“Private airlines, including Jet, IndiGo and Air Asia have recently started using the airport for training their pilots,” HAL Chairman and Managing Director T Suvarna Raju told Express.
“We are also exploring possibilities on MRO facilities. Our Bangalore Complex CEO is looking into it,” he said.
12/01/16 Ramu Patil/New Indian Express
