AHMEDABAD: Regional connectivity as well as tourism is ready to get a significant spice up in Gujarat, as seaplane operations are prone to start at four locations within the state. These are Sardar Sarovar Dam, Narmada (Kevadia); Sabarmati Riverfront, Ahmedabad; Dharoi Dam, Mehsana (Dharoi) and Shatrunjay Dam, Bhavnagar (Palitana). According to information by means of Union ministry of civil and aviation, these four water aerodromes are among 14 in India that have been integrated within the 3rd spherical of bidding below Regional Connectivity Scheme – UDAN (Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik).
If all works effective, these destinations will be provided air connectivity through seaplane below the scheme, giving a significant spice up to tourism. Top officials of Airports Authority of India (AAI) confirmed that the bidding procedure for these water aerodromes is below method and the bidder will be finalised by means of the top of January. Sources confirmed that 3 players have submitted their bids for Sabarmati Riverfront and Sardar Sarovar Dam, among others.
A memorandum of understanding will be inked between Government of Gujarat and AAI and the MCA to set up infrastructure to facilitate seaplane operations, a source printed.
“Initial research have estimated a cost of around Rs 15 crore for growing fundamental infrastructure including a jetty, arrival and departure house, workplace area and a safety checkpoints. Smaller 7- to Nine-seater twin-engine airplane can be then deployed by means of airways involved for seaplane operations,” stated Guruprasad Mohapatra, chairman, AAI.
Sources confirmed that the AAI will be offering finances for infrastructure. “A pre-feasibility learn about has already been finished at these locations to identify viability of seaplane operations, some four months in the past,” stated Captain Ajay Chauhan, director, civil aviation, Government of Gujarat.
Once bidders are finalised, mavens stated it's going to take around six months for seaplane products and services to begin operating alongside these routes.
“It takes time to create infrastructure. Several facets such as approach routes, funnel (landing path) house, want to be regarded as to facilitate protected flying alongside these routes,” Chauhan added.
A well-placed source confirmed that take-off and landing permissions for the seaplanes will be given through Air Traffic Control (ATC) offices of the nearest airports. “The nearest airport to the proposed water aerodrome will be defined as a nodal airport and the ATC will facilitate take-off and landing of the seaplanes. Accordingly, sea aircraft motion from Dharoi and Sabarmati Riverfront can be monitored through Ahmedabad airport while the only at Statue of Unity can be monitored from Vadodara Airport and the only at Shatrunjay can be monitored from Bhavnagar,” the source defined.
If all works effective, these destinations will be provided air connectivity through seaplane below the scheme, giving a significant spice up to tourism. Top officials of Airports Authority of India (AAI) confirmed that the bidding procedure for these water aerodromes is below method and the bidder will be finalised by means of the top of January. Sources confirmed that 3 players have submitted their bids for Sabarmati Riverfront and Sardar Sarovar Dam, among others.
A memorandum of understanding will be inked between Government of Gujarat and AAI and the MCA to set up infrastructure to facilitate seaplane operations, a source printed.
“Initial research have estimated a cost of around Rs 15 crore for growing fundamental infrastructure including a jetty, arrival and departure house, workplace area and a safety checkpoints. Smaller 7- to Nine-seater twin-engine airplane can be then deployed by means of airways involved for seaplane operations,” stated Guruprasad Mohapatra, chairman, AAI.
Sources confirmed that the AAI will be offering finances for infrastructure. “A pre-feasibility learn about has already been finished at these locations to identify viability of seaplane operations, some four months in the past,” stated Captain Ajay Chauhan, director, civil aviation, Government of Gujarat.
Once bidders are finalised, mavens stated it's going to take around six months for seaplane products and services to begin operating alongside these routes.
“It takes time to create infrastructure. Several facets such as approach routes, funnel (landing path) house, want to be regarded as to facilitate protected flying alongside these routes,” Chauhan added.
A well-placed source confirmed that take-off and landing permissions for the seaplanes will be given through Air Traffic Control (ATC) offices of the nearest airports. “The nearest airport to the proposed water aerodrome will be defined as a nodal airport and the ATC will facilitate take-off and landing of the seaplanes. Accordingly, sea aircraft motion from Dharoi and Sabarmati Riverfront can be monitored through Ahmedabad airport while the only at Statue of Unity can be monitored from Vadodara Airport and the only at Shatrunjay can be monitored from Bhavnagar,” the source defined.
Seaplane aerodromes at 4 locations in Gujarat
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