India has a potential to become Global Aviation hub: Vice President

New Delhi, Dec5: India has the potential to become global aviation hub for MRO (Maintenance Repair and Overhaul) in view of the growing aviation business, a huge pool of engineering talent and low labor costs. Said the Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu. He was addressing the gathering after inaugurating the first International Flight from Vijayawada to Singapore and laying a foundation stone for the Integrated Passenger Terminal Building at Vijayawada Airport, in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh.

The International Flight from Vijayawada to Singapore that would further enhance the connectivity as well as Andhra Pradesh’s business and tourism potential. He further said that the state of the art new terminal will spread in 35000 Sqm is being developed with Rs 611 crores budget to handle 1200 passengers per day with 24 Check-in counters and 8 gates.

The Vice President said that the new Air connectivity between Andhra Pradesh and Singapore would increase India’s reach in South East Asia. Andhra Pradesh would become aviation gateway between the two prospering regions and it will boost tourism, he added.

Naidu appreciated the efforts of the State and Central governments in facilitating the state of Andhra Pradesh with Air Connectivity under UDAAN Scheme.

He appreciated the authorities for adopting an eco-friendly infrastructure in constructing the new integrated terminal at Vijayawada Airport. He said that the features such as Rain Water Harvesting, double insulated roofing, LED lighting would conserve energy and reduce wastage of water.