Patna: The Jayaprakash Narayan International Airport inaugurated its state-of-the-art Air Traffic Control (ATC) tower and technical block, marking a milestone in aviation. The 25-meter-high tower grants air traffic controllers a comprehensive 360-degree view of the airport and its operational surroundings. Anchal Prakash, the director of Patna airport, highlighted the tower’s advanced communication, navigation, and surveillance facilities, including VHF radios and a digital automatic terminal information service (DATIS).
The newly operational facilities are part of the ambitious redevelopment project for Patna airport. The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has invested in modernizing air traffic services and control infrastructure, with plans for a cutting-edge terminal building covering 65,155 square meters. This terminal, inspired by the square forms of Nalanda University ruins, aims to handle 3,000 passengers during peak hours, with a capacity for 80 lakh annual passengers. The completion of the terminal is anticipated by December next year.
Flight Operations Resume at Chennai Airport After Cyclone Michaung
Chennai: Chennai airport resumed operations after cyclone Michaung, with the first flight from Mumbai landing and an IndiGo flight to Chandigarh taking off. The Airports Authority of India assured that the airfield was open, with no water stagnation on runways and taxiways. Efforts are underway to clear the backlog of stranded passengers.
Concerns Over Seating at Mangaluru International Airport
Mangaluru:Passengers at Mangaluru International Airport have raised complaints about inadequate seating arrangements, particularly during back-to-back flights. With daily footfalls exceeding 6,000 passengers, some travelers expressed dissatisfaction with limited seating, overcrowding, and poor experiences due to flight delays. Airport authorities have committed to resolving the issue through terminal modification plans.
