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ANI | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi [india]
Flight operations on the Rajkot Worldwide Airport in Gujarat commenced with the arrival of the primary flight from Indore.
The flight was welcomed on Sunday by lamp-lighting ceremony within the presence of dignitaries and a customary water cannon salute.
A complete of 11 flights operated on the primary day with 2,546 passengers travelling via the brand new airport, Airports Authority of India stated in an announcement on Monday.
The New Worldwide Airport in Hirasar at Rajkot, Gujarat which is likely one of the necessary gateways connecting Western a part of Gujarat to the remainder of India and world, was inaugurated by Prime Minster Narendra Modi on July 27 within the presence of state Chief Minister Bhupendrabhai Patel, Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia and different dignitaries.
The airport’s terminal constructing is succesful to serve 500 passengers throughout peak hours; additional airport terminal capability will likely be elevated to 2800 passengers throughout peak hours and 35 lakh passengers yearly. 3040 meters lengthy runway of the airport is provided with Instrument Touchdown System (ILS) for facilitation of 24×7 operations.
The airport is appropriate for parking of 14 plane to cater to extra flights.
The New Airport at Rajkot has an amalgamation of recent know-how and sustainable options that won’t solely improve ease of journey, however will even assist to scale back carbon footprint.
Rajkot’s cultural vibrancy has impressed the design of the terminal of the airport and depicts artwork types from Lippan artwork to to Dandiya dance via its dynamic exterior façade and splendid interiors.
Second Worldwide Airport at Rajkot will present direct connectivity for Worldwide vacationers visiting Rajkot; close by areas of Saurashtra and enhance Commerce, Tourism, Training, Heavy and Small Scale Industries of the area.
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