Chennai: Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) MP P Wilson on Tuesday urged the Central government to let Chennai airport be developed as per the international standards.
While speaking in the Rajya Sabha on day 2 of the monsoon session of the Parliament, the DMK leader said, "Chennai is one of the major metropolitan cities but it doesn't have an international airport like that of Delhi or Hyderabad. I request the govt - let Chennai airport be developed to international standards."
Meanwhile, NCP MP Praful Patel said there a huge need to increase in the number of airports, aircraft and the airlines need support from the government. He said that the airlines are financially stressed due to Covid-19 pandemic.
"4-5 per cent people board flights one time in a year. If this number goes up to 10-15 per cent, we would need a huge increase in the number of airports and aircraft. Airlines are financially stressed due to Covid-19 and need support," he said.
The Aircraft (Amendment) Bill, 2020 was passed in Rajya Sabha today. The bill seeks to improve India's aviation safety ratings and provide statutory status to regulatory institutions, including Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). The Bill has already been passed by Lok Sabha.
15/09/20 TimesNowNews.com
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While speaking in the Rajya Sabha on day 2 of the monsoon session of the Parliament, the DMK leader said, "Chennai is one of the major metropolitan cities but it doesn't have an international airport like that of Delhi or Hyderabad. I request the govt - let Chennai airport be developed to international standards."
Meanwhile, NCP MP Praful Patel said there a huge need to increase in the number of airports, aircraft and the airlines need support from the government. He said that the airlines are financially stressed due to Covid-19 pandemic.
"4-5 per cent people board flights one time in a year. If this number goes up to 10-15 per cent, we would need a huge increase in the number of airports and aircraft. Airlines are financially stressed due to Covid-19 and need support," he said.
The Aircraft (Amendment) Bill, 2020 was passed in Rajya Sabha today. The bill seeks to improve India's aviation safety ratings and provide statutory status to regulatory institutions, including Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). The Bill has already been passed by Lok Sabha.
15/09/20 TimesNowNews.com
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