March 13, 2021
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The user development fees (UDF) at Bangalore International Airport are set to rise significantly in the new five-year period beginning April, to offset the lower passenger traffic during the last year of the existing five-year period that ends this month and completion of capital expansion projects, according to Prem Watsa, Chairman of Fairfax India Holdings Corporation which controls India’s third largest airport.
The aero tariffs - one of the three sources of revenue to the airport- collected from airlines and passengers for landing, parking and other services, are set for five-year periods (called ‘control periods’) by the Airport Economic Regulatory Authority (AERA).
BLR Airport gets cargo terminal for DHL, FedEx Express
March 12, 2021
Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) has launched the first dedicated express cargo terminal at Kempegowda International Airport (KIAB/ BLR Airport).
Cargo terminal spread across 2,00,000 square feet built-to-suit facility, will house global express courier organisations such as DHL Express and FedEx Express.
Express Industry Council of India (EICI) will operate the common-user express terminal for other courier companies. The common-user terminal will add impetus to Bengaluru’s already strong e-commerce base. The terminal will have a dedicated space for customs offices, and direct access to both landside and airside.
Speaking after inaugurating the facility M Srinivas, Chief Commissioner of Customs, Bengaluru Zone said: “At South India’s busiest Cargo Airport, this exclusive Terminal for express couriers at BLR Airport will significantly boost the trade and economy of the region. The new Term
BLR Airport records first landing under CAT IIIB conditions
January 21, 2021
Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru recorded its first landing under CAT IIIB conditions on the morning of Thursday. Radiation fog set in during the early part of the day, resulting in a rapid drop in visibility to 200 metres. During this time, IndiGo flight 6E-6389 from Lucknow made a successful touchdown at 07.41 hours.
The South Runway can facilitate aircraft landing with a runway visual range as low as 50 metres and take-offs at 125 metre. Before the upgrade, the permissible visual range was 550 metres and 300 metres, for landing and take-off, respectively. This upgrade by BIAL is expected to reduce disruption in operations and would immensely benefit passengers during inclement weather conditions.