(a) whether certain airports in the country are equipped to handle exclusively International Cargo Flights;
(b) if so, the airports identified and being developed for this purpose;
(c) whether Tiruchirappalli Airport would also be improved further to handle International Cargo Flights; and
(d) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION ( SHRI PRAFUL PATEL )
(a) No, Sir.
(b) Does not arise.
(c) and (d) : At Tiruchirappalli Airport, Airports Authority of India(AAI) has undertaken strengthening of runway and associated facilities for operation of commercial/cargo AB-320 type of aircraft. Project for construction of new International Cargo Complex, is contingent on firm commitment from scheduled cargo operators.