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Cargo operations at 24 airports

Cargo operations at 24 airports

The Civil Aviation Ministry has identified 24 airports for the development of domestic air cargo terminals. The governments plan calls for the creation of a national logistics network for the faster movement and clearance of goods

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Govt to develop 5 airports

Govt to develop 5 airports

The Civil Aviation Ministry will start the development of five no-frills airports and award management contracts of four airports to private operators in the current financial year.

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High Flier

High Flier

Capt. & Squadron Leader Ajay Chauhan (Retd.) is Director of Civil Aviation, Government of Gujarat and former ADC to the President of India. He has around 25 years experience in the aviation sector.

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Reforms for civil aviation sector

Reforms for civil aviation sector

Modernisation of existing airports and development of low-cost airports to promote air connectivity, particularly to remote and regional areas, is expected to get a boost under the new government. This may include awarding management contracts at six major airports to private sector players and development of 50 low-cost airports on a fast-track basis.

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Pending bills that matter

Pending bills that matter

Industry analysts share their views on the bills that are pending in the Parliament and how they will impact once they take the shape of a law. The Coal Regulatory Authority of India Bill (CRAI) is a much needed piece of legislation.

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AP to focus on non-hub airports

AP to focus on non-hub airports

The Andhra Pradesh civil aviation policy will focus on developing non-hub airports in the region. The aims is to build new investment regions and give a fillip to tourism sector. Addressing the gathering at the inaugural event of the five-day India Aviation 2014 at Hyderabad recently, Andhra Pradesh Governor ESL Narasimhan has said that the state boasts of the country's first aerospace SEZ located within 15-km of the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport at Shamshabad.

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Privatisation of airports on hold till elections

Privatisation of airports on hold till elections

The Ministry of Civil Aviation will take up the privatisation of six major airports only after the elections, according to a top official in the ministry. A parliamentary panel had opposed the government's decision of privatising six airports in Kolkata, Chennai, Lucknow, Jaipur, Ahmedabad and Guwahati. The government had decided to allow private parties to pick up 100 per cent equity stake in operation and management of these airports.