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Uttaranchal airports to be developed
New Delhi: The Government is working towards the development of the aviation sector in Uttaranchal, Praful Patel, Minister for Civil Aviation, told the the Rajya Sabha. The Airports Authority of India (AAI) owns the airports at Dehradun and Pantnagar in Uttaranchal. The airport at Dehradun is being upgraded by AAI for operation of B-737/A-320 class of aircraft considering the traffic potential and requirement projected by airlines. Pantnagar airport is also being upgraded for ATR-42 operation on the request of airlines. Pawan Hans Helicopters Ltd. also plans to diversify/connect to important tourist/tourism places in Uttaranchal such as Ghangharia, Hemkund Sahib etc subject to necessary permissions. State Government of Uttaranchal had requested AAI to examine suitability for upgrading of airstrips developed by them at Pithoragarh and Gauchar. Both these airstrips were not found suitable for operation of 20/50 seater class of aircraft due to their location and surrounding terrain.
The
Government has also identified Mangalore (Bajpe) for development
under Phase I of its programme of developing non-metro airports. The Expression
of Interest (EoI) has been received from the bidders. The development
work at Mangalore Airport is proposed to be commenced in 2006-07.
-Mar
14, 2006