Ministry of Civil Aviation approves plans to modernise 35 non-metro airports

The work on construction of new terminals and expansion/upgradation of runways, apron etc. is in full swing and several new terminals are likely to be completed during the current financial year.

The maintenance and commercial exploitation of the new terminal buildings are proposed to be outsourced to credible private entities on a long-term concession so that these passenger amenities are maintained at world class levels.

Besides the above many of these airports have surplus land that can be used for providing cargo facilities and passenger amenities such as hotels, restaurants, car parks, etc. The concessionaires chosen for commercial operation and maintenance of the terminal would also undertake such city side development.

An RFQ has been issued by the AAI inviting Expressions of Interest from experienced and qualified parties to undertake the above activities at the Amritsar and Udaipur airports. AAI has developed the terminals at Amritsar and Udaipur at a cost of INR112 crores and INR125 crores respectively. These terminals have been built to world-class standards and are likely to be commissioned by March 2008.

Date posted: 10-Oct-07