‘Curbs on civilian aircraft may hit Brand Vizag’

Visakhapatnam | Wednesday | 20th June, 2018

Summary:

Bone of contention: The Visakhapatnam International Airport which shares the runway with Indian Navy's INS Dega. Movement increasesCivilian movement at Visakhapatnam International Airport increased from 11,268 in 2013-14 to 19,956 in 2017-18. | Photo Credit: K_R_DEEPAKmore-inThe decision of the naval authorities to introduce flying slot for military aircraft at Visakhapatnam International Airport has come as a big blow to efforts to promote Brand Vizag. Navy wants to dedicate the airport for military aircraft from 9.30 a.m.

to 12.30 p.m.

from Monday to Friday. He has also wanted exploring building another runway exclusively for naval aircraft and expediting work on Bhogapuram airport..