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Kanpur Airport to have World-Class Facilities by December 2022

Holistic development project costing Rs 143.6 Cr is underway

New terminal building to process 300 passengers during peak hours​

Kanpur city is the commercial capital of Uttar Pradesh and hub for Leather, Textile and Defense production. Also known for historical pilgrim places and various premier institutions, the city attracts air travelers in large numbers. Currently, Kanpur Airport is directly connected to four cities Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore & Gorakhpur.


Considering the growth in passenger traffic, AAI has undertaken the development work of Civil enclave at Kanpur Airport with enhanced passengers’ facilities at a project cost of Rs 143.6 Crores. The development project includes construction of a new terminal building, and apron suitable for parking of three A-321 type of aircraft.


Built in an area of 6248 sq. mt, the new terminal building of the civil enclave will be designed to process 300 passengers during peak hours. Equipped with all modern passenger amenities, the terminal will have eight check-in counters, conveyor belts for arriving passengers. A parking area has also been planned for parking of 150 Cars. The terminal building will be a Four-Star GRIHA rated energy efficient building with sustainability features. The façade of the terminal will also reflect the local art and heritage of the place inspired from famous JK Temple of Kanpur. The development project is also expected to be completed by 31st December 2022.


The development of civil enclave of Kanpur Airport with enhanced capacity will improve the connectivity to this City, giving impetus to the overall growth of the region.








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Cityside Elevation of Proposed Terminal Building





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3D View of Proposed Terminal Building





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Union Minister of Civil Aviation, Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia inaugurates direct flight between Pune and Bangkok​

Union Minister of Civil Aviation and Steel, Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia has inaugurated a direct flight from Pune to Bangkok, today.


The flight will operate between Pune-Bangkok-Pune effective 12th November 2022 (Today). It will operate on every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday on this route as per the following schedule:



Flight No

Sector

Dep

Arr.

Frequency

Aircraft

SG 81

PNQ-BKK

18:45

00:40

Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun

B-737

SG 82

BKK-PNQ

14:15

17:10

Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun

B-737




In his address, Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia said that this air connectivity between Pune and Bangkok will encourage the bilateral exchange between India and Thailand in the domain of trade, education and investment.


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Minister further said that Pune Airport is an important airport in the country and the government is giving impetus to its infrastructure development. The new terminal of this airport will be completed by the September next year, the new international cargo terminal is expected to be developed by December 2024. Meanwhile, an integrated air cargo terminal for both international and domestic use will be developed by March 2023. A multi-level parking has already been developed and will open soon.


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SpiceJet’s Flight SG 81 will depart from Pune at 1845 hrs. and arrive in Bangkok at 0040 hrs and Flight SG 82 will depart from Bangkok at 1415 hrs. and arrive in Pune at 1710 hrs. Aircraft Boeing 737 will be operating on this route.


The inauguration was graced by Shri Ajay Singh, CMD, SpiceJet, and other dignitaries from MoCA, AAI, SpiceJet, and local administration from Pune.

PM inaugurates Terminal 2 of Kempegowda International Airport at Bengaluru​

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated Terminal 2 of Kempegowda International Airport at Bengaluru today. The Prime Minister also interacted with airport authorities where he was briefed on the model of the Terminal 2 building. The Prime Minister also inspected the facilities at the experience centre and took a walkthrough of Terminal 2 of the Kempegowda International Airport. The Prime Minister also witnessed a short film about Terminal 2.


The Prime Minister tweeted;


“Terminal 2 of the Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru will add capacity and further convenience. It is a part of our efforts aimed at providing top class infrastructure to our urban centres. The Terminal is beautiful and passenger friendly! Glad to have inaugurated it.”


Terminal 2 of the Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru will add capacity and further convenience. It is a part of our efforts aimed at providing top class infrastructure to our urban centres. The Terminal is beautiful and passenger friendly! Glad to have inaugurated it. pic.twitter.com/t5ohAr6WCm
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 11, 2022

ಕೆಂಪೇಗೌಡ ಅಂತರರಾಷ್ಟ್ರೀಯ ವಿಮಾನ ನಿಲ್ದಾಣದ 2ನೇ ಟರ್ಮಿನಲ್, ಸಾಮರ್ಥ್ಯ ಮತ್ತು ಅನುಕೂಲತೆಯನ್ನು ಹೆಚ್ಚಿಸುತ್ತದೆ. ಇದು ನಗರ ಕೇಂದ್ರಗಳಿಗೆ ಉನ್ನತ ದರ್ಜೆಯ ಮೂಲಸೌಕರ್ಯಗಳನ್ನು ಒದಗಿಸುವ ಗುರಿಯನ್ನು ಹೊಂದಿರುವ ನಮ್ಮ ಪ್ರಯತ್ನಗಳ ಒಂದು ಭಾಗವಾಗಿದೆ. ಟರ್ಮಿನಲ್ ಸುಂದರ ಮತ್ತು ಪ್ರಯಾಣಿಕರ ಸ್ನೇಹಿಯಾಗಿದೆ! pic.twitter.com/F315D5wjJV
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 11, 2022




Background


Terminal 2 of Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru is built at a cost of around Rs. 5000 crores. The terminal will double the passenger handling capacity of the airport to 5-6 crore passengers per annum, from the current capacity of about 2.5 crores.


Terminal 2 is designed as a tribute to the Garden city of Bengaluru and the passenger experience is meant to be a “walk in the garden”. Passengers will travel through 10,000+ square metres of green walls, hanging gardens and outdoor gardens. The Airport has already established a benchmark in sustainability with 100% usage of renewable energy across the campus. Terminal 2 has been created with sustainability principles woven into the design. Based on the sustainability initiatives, Terminal 2 will be the largest terminal in the world to be pre-certified platinum rating by US GBC (green building council) prior to commencing operations. The theme of ‘Naurasa’ unites all the commissioned artworks for Terminal 2. The artworks reflect the heritage and culture of Karnataka as well as the broader Indian ethos.


Overall, the design and architecture of Terminal 2 have been influenced by four guiding principles: Terminal in a garden, sustainability, technology and art & culture. All these facets showcase T2 as a terminal that is modern yet rooted in nature and offers a memorable ‘destination’ experience to all travellers.


The Prime Minister was accompanied by the Chief Minister of Karnataka, Shri Basavaraj Bommai, the Governor of Karnataka, Shri Thawar Chand Gehlot and Union Minister Prahlad Joshi.



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Very good interview with the new CEO of Air India on its future plans , although it's 2-3 months old following which a lot of their plans about fleet expansion has become public. Still it's a good watch .
 
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