Question : REVENUE OF AAI FROM CARGO OPERATIONS

(a) the percentage of revenue generated by the Airports Authority of India (AAI) from domestic and international cargo operations during each of the last three years;

(b) whether AAI has any plan to focus on the cargo segment to boost its revenue;

(c) if so, the details thereof along with the targets fixed in this regard;

(d) whether the Government has taken any steps to provide the basic infrastructure to achieve the same; and

(e) if so, the details thereof?

Answer given by the minister

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION (Dr Mahesh Sharma)

(a):The percentage of revenue generated by Airports Authority of India (AAI) from domestic and international cargo operation during last three years is as under:

 Year	2011-12	2012-13	2013-14	3.72%	2.58%	2.35%

(b)& (c): Yes Madam. 24 airports at Tier-II/III (Non-Metro) cities have been identified, where Common User Domestic Cargo Terminal (CUDCT) is proposed to be established by carrying out cargo feasibility study and minor modifications in the Old /Redundant Passenger Terminal buildings.

(d) & (e): Keeping in view the requirements, time to time cargo feasibility is conducted and based on which basic infrastructure is provided. Moreover, AAI has decided to utilize old/redundant passenger buildings with minor modifications such as civil/electrical works or by creating a new facility for International cargo operations. AAI has already established Common User Domestic Air Cargo Terminals at Coimbatore, Jaipur and Lucknow airports.

Question : REVENUE OF AAI FROM CARGO OPERATIONS

Answer given by the minister

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