(a) whether the Government is aware that Port Blair Airport was expanded for allowing aircrafts with the bigger seating capacity to land and take off;
(b) if so, the number of such aircrafts that have landed at Port Blair Airport; and
(c) if not, the reasons for not allowing such aircrafts to Port Blair?
MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION ( SHRI PRAFUL PATEL )
(a) Yes, Sir.
(b) Port Blair Airport has been upgraded for the operation of Airbus 320 type of aircraft and M/s. Indian Airlines has commenced operation by AB 320 aircraft since March, 2004 and is operating one flight daily by AB 320 aircraft to Port Blair Airport.
(c) Does not arise.