Madurai airport may begin operation of its cargo lifting facility by the end of this month, according to sources. Though it was declared as a customs airport three years ago, the airlines could not lift cargo without custodianship facilities and they were merely processing passenger luggage. Airport director, K Sangiah Pandian said that work is proceeding on a fast pace and they may start cargo lifting anytime this month.
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Qatar Airways freight services to Hyderabad
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Take off issues
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Refurbishing Heathrow Airport Terminal 1
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Airports Authority will safeguard its employees interest
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Paradigm shift in procurement process
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GMR bags its maiden railway project
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AERA abolishes UDF at Hyd Airport
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GMR completes divestment of GUEPL
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Advanced airport roofing solutions
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