Surat: The dream of Surtis to fly to international destinations from the city might get fulfilled. The Airports Authority of India (AAI) seems to have started serious efforts in facilitating direct international flight connectivity to Surat airport. Looking at the Diamond City's international connectivity potential, the AAI has written to Director General of Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC) proposing to notify Surat airport as a customs-notified airport.
Regional executive director (western region) of AAI, K Hemalatha has dashed off a letter to the DG, CBEC requesting to issue notification for Surat airport as customs notified airport for carrying out international flight and cargo operations by first quarter of 2017.
Hemalatha stated that the AAI has identified Surat airport in the WR, which has strong potential for international flight operations. She further stated that the identification of Surat airport is based on interactions and data provided by Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SGCCI), travel agents, airlines and AAI's own assessment.
At present, Surat airport has only domestic connectivity to Mumbai and Delhi. According to data, during the year 2015-16, about 4 lakh passengers from Surat travelled to international destinations through Mumbai and Ahmedabad airports. In addition, Surat also has good potential for air cargo. According to data, about 7,000 metric tonne cargo is currently airlifted via Mumbai. Therefore, facilitating direct airlifting of cargo from Surat will benefit trade and industries.
To Read the News in Full 18/12/16 Melvyn Thomas/Times of India
Regional executive director (western region) of AAI, K Hemalatha has dashed off a letter to the DG, CBEC requesting to issue notification for Surat airport as customs notified airport for carrying out international flight and cargo operations by first quarter of 2017.
Hemalatha stated that the AAI has identified Surat airport in the WR, which has strong potential for international flight operations. She further stated that the identification of Surat airport is based on interactions and data provided by Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SGCCI), travel agents, airlines and AAI's own assessment.
At present, Surat airport has only domestic connectivity to Mumbai and Delhi. According to data, during the year 2015-16, about 4 lakh passengers from Surat travelled to international destinations through Mumbai and Ahmedabad airports. In addition, Surat also has good potential for air cargo. According to data, about 7,000 metric tonne cargo is currently airlifted via Mumbai. Therefore, facilitating direct airlifting of cargo from Surat will benefit trade and industries.
To Read the News in Full 18/12/16 Melvyn Thomas/Times of India
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