Good news for BIAL

May 8, 2008 Comments Off on Good news for BIAL 112 Views

The last few days have brought good news for the BIAL consortium, the promoters of the new Bengaluru International Airport (BIA).

Two weeks ago, the new Greenfield airports policy, approved by the Cabinet of Ministers, Government of India, specifically protects the monopoly of both BIA and Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA). No new airport will be allowed to be constructed within a radius of 150km (93.75 miles).

Two days ago, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), has given its technical clearances to BIA to commence operations. The opening date is now in the hands of the politicians, and is scheduled for May 29, 2008. One can only hope that politics does not rear its ugly head and force a further delay in the opening of the new airport.

About Devesh Agarwal

A electronics and automotive product management, marketing and branding expert, he was awarded a silver medal at the Lockheed Martin innovation competition 2010. He is ranked 6th on Mashable's list of aviation pros on Twitter and in addition to Bangalore Aviation, he has contributed to leading publications like Aviation Week, Conde Nast Traveller India, The Economic Times, and The Mint (a Wall Street Journal content partner). He remains a frequent flier and shares the good, the bad, and the ugly about the Indian aviation industry without fear or favour.

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