JAIPUR: The Adani Group took over the operations of Jaipur International Airport on Sunday midnight and at present a team of 25 employees of the company is overlooking the facility though officials claimed that gradually more staff will join in.
The first flight after the handing over was from Delhi to Jaipur wshose passengers and crew were given a warm welcome on Monday morning. However, the private operator’s officials remained tight-lipped about the possible changes that could be made in the coming months including parking charges etc.
While development changes are expected once the airport is handed over, the private group will have to develop their own cargo terminal as the existing one will continue to be operated by AAI Cargo Logistics and Allied Services Limited (AAICLAS). The airport has been given to the Adani Group on 50 years lease and according to the agreement, they can make infrastructural changes as per the requirements.
“It is too soon to discuss the changes that might happen and gradually more of our staff is joining in. The first flight crew and passengers were welcomed with bouquets and chocolates and we have around 25 persons here currently,” said an official.
As the Union cabinet approved the right to operate, develop and maintain Jaipur airport for the next 50 years, the Airports Authority of India (AAI), the group has gradually started taking over the operations of airports like Lucknow, Mangalore, Guwahati and others. Apart from cargo terminal, Air Traffic Control (ATC) and Communication, Navigation & Surveillance (CNS), everything else would be operated by the company.
