Experts from Asia-Pacific nations discussed ways to implement an aeronautical telecom network (ATN) system for seamless exchange of messages for planes flying in the region. The new system would complement and later replace voice communication between air traffic control, pilots and others by providing all flight data and information through messages.
Category: Aviation & Airports
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Cabinet nod for Land Acquisition Bill
The Union cabinet has approved the Land AcqÂuisition Bill. In the redefined version, a rider has been added that urban projects should be meant for production of goods or services for public.
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revival of non-operational airstrips
The Airports Authority of India (AAI) plans to revive 28 out of the 40 non-operational airstrips in India for non-scheduled operations. AAI may also look for private participation for these airports.
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First pvt regional airports
Regional Airport-Holdings International (RAHI), a private airport developer, announced that it will invest around Rs 3,000 crore in over 15 aviation infrastructure and services projects across the country over the next five years.
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Vizhinjam Container Terminal by 2015
According to Kerala Minister for Ports and Excise, K Babu, the Vizhinjam International Deepsea Container Terminal will be operational by 2015.
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MAT will inhibit export growth
GMR Group is one of the few developers that is gung ho on SEZs. Their Rs 26,000 crore SEZ, coming up in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, is being constructed at full pace in the face of scepticism and uncertainty regarding SEZs in the country.
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MAT will inhibit export growth
GMR Group is one of the few developers that is gung ho on SEZs. Their Rs 26,000 crore SEZ, coming up in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, is being constructed at full pace in the face of scepticism and uncertainty regarding SEZs in the country.
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Petronet to set up 5 mnt terminal
Petronet LNG is mulling to invest $1 billion to set up a 5 million metric tonne per annum liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal on the east coast.
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Mangalore airport land acquisition soon
The mass of land to be acquired for the extension of the Mangalore airport runway will be clear as soon as the pre-survey work will be completed.
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JNPT plans mega terminal
In a bid to raise its capaÂcity by 8-10 million TEUs, Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust, India's largest container port, plans to build a mega terminal at Nhava Sheva.