Karipur: In a major blow that could possibly sink the viability of Karipur airport in Malappuram, the Emirates Air has dismantled its check-in counters foreseeing complete suspension of the operation of large aircraft. The operation of big aircraft has been in a suspended mode since May 2015 citing safety norms. Even with the runway renovation nearing completion by November, large aircraft will probably not get the permission to operate from the airport any time soon.
Emirates Air had been maintaining the counters at a huge rent ever since the operations of its aircraft were suspended.This was apparently under the impression that once the renovations are complete the permission to ply may be renewed and services can resume by March 2016. But now with the work at its final stages and Emirates winding up its ground presence, things appear gloomy as this may mean large aircraft will not be given permissions to offer services any more. Emirates, for its part submitted a letter to the Airports Authority and dismantled the check-in counters at the airport. The DGCA had revoked the permissions to operate large aircraft from this airport citing the precarious condition of the runway. They categorically denied the permission to land large planes here unless the norms, namely, a 13,000 feet long runway and 90 meter Runway Rear End Safety Area (RESA) were met.
To Read the News in Full 26/02/16 Mathrubhumi
Emirates Air had been maintaining the counters at a huge rent ever since the operations of its aircraft were suspended.This was apparently under the impression that once the renovations are complete the permission to ply may be renewed and services can resume by March 2016. But now with the work at its final stages and Emirates winding up its ground presence, things appear gloomy as this may mean large aircraft will not be given permissions to offer services any more. Emirates, for its part submitted a letter to the Airports Authority and dismantled the check-in counters at the airport. The DGCA had revoked the permissions to operate large aircraft from this airport citing the precarious condition of the runway. They categorically denied the permission to land large planes here unless the norms, namely, a 13,000 feet long runway and 90 meter Runway Rear End Safety Area (RESA) were met.
To Read the News in Full 26/02/16 Mathrubhumi
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