Question : MANGALORE AIRPORT



(a) whether the license of the Bajpe Airport at Mangalore has been lapsed at the time of crash of Air India Express aircraft at Mangalore;

(b) if so, whether it will affect that insurance companies may not be liable to pay compensation in case of an accident; and

(c) if so, the details thereof and the steps taken in this regard?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION (SHRI PRAFUL PATEL)

(a), (b) & (c): No, Madam. The Bajpe Airport at Mangalore had a valid license at the time of crash of Air India Express on 22-05-2010.