New Delhi (28.10.2022): Steel Authority of India Ltd (SAIL) and Airport Authority of India Ltd (AAI) have signed an Operation and Management (O&M) agreement on Friday for facilitating commercial operations from Rourkela in Odisha.
In 2018, SAIL had signed a MoU for use of its own Airport under the UDAN scheme for operation of commercial flights. Now, SAIL has signed the O&M contract with AAI, through its Rourkela Steel Plant for facilitating commencement of commercial flight from Rourkela. The Ministry of Civil Aviation has provided financial support for the up-gradation of this airport. The Government of Odisha will provide security, fire services and ambulance services besides helping with other local clearances. AAI, on behalf of SAIL - Rourkela Steel Plant, will operate and manage the airport.
This will provide relief to all air travellers from the industrial town of Rourkela and the surrounding areas. The commencement of air services is also important in view of the forthcoming Hockey World Cup where 20 out of the total 44 matches will be held at Rourkela in January 2023.
SAIL & AAI to facilitate commercial operation of Rourkela Airport under UDAN
By IndianMandarins - 2022-10-28 17:33:00
New Delhi (28.10.2022): Steel Authority of India Ltd (SAIL) and Airport Authority of India Ltd (AAI) have signed an Operation and Management (O&M) agreement on Friday for facilitating commercial operations from Rourkela in Odisha.
In 2018, SAIL had signed a MoU for use of its own Airport under the UDAN scheme for operation of commercial flights. Now, SAIL has signed the O&M contract with AAI, through its Rourkela Steel Plant for facilitating commencement of commercial flight from Rourkela. The Ministry of Civil Aviation has provided financial support for the up-gradation of this airport. The Government of Odisha will provide security, fire services and ambulance services besides helping with other local clearances. AAI, on behalf of SAIL - Rourkela Steel Plant, will operate and manage the airport.
This will provide relief to all air travellers from the industrial town of Rourkela and the surrounding areas. The commencement of air services is also important in view of the forthcoming Hockey World Cup where 20 out of the total 44 matches will be held at Rourkela in January 2023.
