Question : TAKE OFF AND LANDING OF PLANES SIMULTANEOUSLY ON AIRSTRIPS

(a) whether national and international aeroplanes take off and land on the airstrips simultaneously in several advanced countries of the world;

(b) if so, whether the Union Government also proposes to make such arrangements for simultaneous take off and landing of planes on airstrips at Mumbai and Delhi airports;

(c) if so, the details thereof; and

(d) if not, the reasons therefor?

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

(a) & (b):- Yes, Sir.

(c):- The procedures for simultaneous use of both runways have been worked out and are in use during peak traffic period at Delhi and Mumbai airports.

(d):- Does not arise.