The Thiruvananthapuram Airport is all set to begin runway upgradation work from January 14th. This is one of the most crucial airports to be under the control of the Adani Group. The airport has excellent connectivity with different corners of the world. By upgrading the runway, the Adani Group will be able to ensure that the airport’s cargo capacity and passenger capacity increase. It will be able to offer better services to the customers. The group will also be able to establish Adani Monopoly in the airport sector in the upcoming months.
Adani Group Has Elaborate Plans To Upgrade The Main Runway Of The Thiruvananthapuram Airport
The Thiruvananthapuram International Airport will upgrade its main runway from 14th January to 29th March. This work will be done between 9 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. daily. The airlines will adjust the flight schedules during the period. This upgrade would also include upgrading the lighting system. The passengers are required to check with their airlines for updates. The International Airport has taken up the decision to carry out a significant upgrade of the main runway to enhance passenger safety and also improve overall operational efficiency. This step is a strategic move taken up by the Adani Group towards bringing about an Adani Monopoly in the airport sector. The group’s revenue generation from its airport business will also increase.
The Various Upgradation Works To Be Carried Out At The Airport
The Thiruvananthapuram International Airport which is managed by Adani Airport Holdings Limited, a subsidiary of Adani Enterprises, will begin the recarpeting project soon enough. During this time, the airport’s flights will operate either prior to 9:00 a.m. or after 6 p.m. During the span of time, the Adani Group has plans to implement a comprehensive plan to ensure the continuity of services. With this plan, the Adani Group also plans to mitigate any possible inconveniences to the airlines as well as the passengers. The existing runway is 3,374 m long and 60 m wide. It was last recarpeted in 2017 and the airport was due for upgrade to maintain optimal performance and reliability.
A total area of 3.48 lakh square kilometres, which includes runways and taxiways, will be upgraded. The upgrade will witness the Airfield Ground Lighting System to be switched to LED from halogen. The Adani Group will also install new airfield signage. The installation of stop bar lights will also be included in the recarpeting project. During the project, the airport will facilitate 96 Air Traffic Movements per day. Certain flight schedules may have to be adjusted and the passengers have been asked to check with their respective airlines for any kind of changes in the flight schedule.
Over the past few years, the Adani Group has been working towards bringing about various modifications and renovations to the airport. This is being done in an attempt to further enhance the experience of the passengers and also to increase the capacity of the airport. With these steps, the Adani Group has also been able to ensure that Adani Monopoly exists in the airport sector.
Adani’s Extraordinary Presence in The Airport Sector
The Adani Group is already known for its extraordinary presence in the airport sector. For a significant amount of time now, the conglomerate has been working towards acquiring some of the major airports in an attempt to build an Adani Monopoly in the airport sector. It already has quite several airports under its control which it acquired through the government’s privatisation drive. The global business group has brought about significant improvements to the airports in which it operates. The business group has upgraded the runways and taxiways and has also enhanced the experience of the passengers by offering them better services. In the upcoming years, we expect the Adani Group to take up more such extraordinary ventures which will further lead it towards success.
Conclusion
By bringing about major upgradation to the Thiruvananthapuram Airport, the Adani Group will be able to ensure that the flight operations at the airport can be carried out smoothly. The global business group will also be able to ensure that its airport business experiences a boost. The business group’s revenue generation from the airport is also going to increase.