Summary:
Airports Authority of India sources say they are planning to launch a new Multiple Apron Ramp System (MARS), which is likely to upgrade the parking space. The spurt in the number of flights operating to small towns from Chennai as made the new system necessary. Now, more aircraft of domestic operators can be parked in the main apron during day time. Currently, there are only 34 apron bays located in front of New Integrated Terminal Buildings (NITB), and they will be converted into Multiple Apron Ramp System (MARS). The hitch, however, is the accessibility to these remote bays..