From Spice Hub to Sky Hub: Surat Airport earns international status; Important details here
Elevating Surat Airport to international status is crucial for enhancing economic growth, attracting foreign investment and strengthening diplomatic ties.
Sura: Get ready for global connections and booming trade! The Union Cabinet has given wings to Surat Airport, officially giving it international status. This momentous decision promises to be not only a gateway for avid travelers, but also a vital artery for the city’s thriving diamond and textile industries.
This strategic move promises to unlock unprecedented economic potential, making Surat a major player in the international aviation landscape and fostering a new era of prosperity for the region, an official statement said.
Elevating Surat Airport to international status is crucial for enhancing economic growth, attracting foreign investment and strengthening diplomatic ties. With an increase in passenger and cargo traffic, the airport’s international status will provide a crucial boost to regional development, the statement said.
Surat Airport will not only become a gateway for international travelers but also facilitate seamless export-import operations for the booming diamond and textile industries, the Ministry of Civil Aviation said. This strategic move promises to unlock unprecedented economic potential, making Surat a major player in the international aviation landscape and fostering a new era of prosperity for the region.
Surat, a fast-growing city in India, has demonstrated remarkable economic prowess and industrial development. Elevating Surat Airport to international status is crucial for enhancing economic growth, attracting foreign investment and strengthening diplomatic ties, it added.
With an increase in passenger and freight traffic, the airport’s international status will provide a crucial boost to regional development.
Ayodhya Airport is ready for flight operations and receives airport license from DGCA
The upcoming Ayodhya Airport was awarded the Aerodrome license in the all-weather public use category by DGCA on Thursday. Sanjeev Kumar, Chairman, Airports Authority of India (AAI) received the license from Vikram Dev Dutt, DG, Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) in New Delhi on December 14.
This achievement is significant as the project was time-bound and the airport would be operational for the convenience of people across the world planning to visit the temple city of Ayodhya. The airport has a 2200 meter long runway with full Aeronautical Ground Lights (AGLs) infrastructure and is supported by Doppler Very High Frequency Omni Range (DVOR) and Instrument Landing System (ILS).
(With input from agencies)