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Time of India
9 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Adani plans projects worth 17,500cr to expand CSMIA's capacity by '29
New Delhi: The Adani group has identified a string of projects — well over 310 that will require a capex of about Rs 17,500 crore by March 2029 — to augment the annual passenger handling capacity of Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) to 6.5 crore passengers annually (CPA). The projects include building a bigger Terminal 1 in place of the existing terminal, expanding Terminal 2's capacity from 4 CPA to 4.5 CPA and increasing the hourly flight handling capacity to over 52. By 2029-30, the combined capacity of CSMIA and the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) is expected to touch 11.5 CPA, to "cater to the growing demands of Mumbai region and Mumbai Metropolitan Region", shows an order issued by the Airports Economic Regulatory Authority (AERA) recently. Mumbai International Airport Ltd (MIAL) "has proposed extending existing taxiway M to link it with the physical beginning of runway 27, including the construction of a bridge over Mithi river. The proposed Taxiway M extension will create an additional holding area for aircraft.… It will be designed for Code F aircraft (that include Boeing 747-8 and Airbus A380)," the order states. The hub had handled its highest ever passenger number of almost 5.5 crore in CY 2024. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Esta nueva alarma con cámara es casi regalada en Campo Lope Seco (ver precio) Verisure Since last Feb, CSMIA which has a set of cross runways — making it essentially a single runway airport — is handling upto 44 flights (down from earlier 46) during "high intensity runway operations" (HIRO) periods from 8-11am and 5-8pm. And upto 42 aircraft movement per hour (down from earlier 44) during non-HIRO period. This is now set to get a big bost in the next 3-4 years. "Some of such projects identified for implementation for enabling the airport to cater to 6.5 CPA capacity are: Reconstruction of TI to enhance the capacity from 1.5 CPA to 2 CPA. Terminal 2 northwest pier (check-in facilities, construction of bus boarding Gates (V3) T2 expansion to enhance the capacity to 4.5 CPA. Additional aircraft parking stands in the southern side of runway 09-27," states the AERA order. The other steps include construction of parking stand, constructing an airside tunnel, and an eastern taxiway parallel to runway 14-32. AERA had asked MIAL to engage UK-based National Air Traffic Services (NATS) "to provide an independent high-level review of the infrastructure and forecast demand contained in CSMIA master plan. NATS has done a study and has confirmed the peak hour theoretical capacity of 55 ATMs (aircraft movement) based on its analysis benchmarking with other busy single runway airports like Gatwick but in respect to taxiway infrastructure, it has stated that the 'master plan changes appear to offer significant benefits, but they require more detailed assessment to confirm'. The phasing of the taxiway infrastructure changes should be reviewed to ensure that sufficient capacity is provided as demand grows," the order shows. MIAL has proposed a capex of Rs 17,440 crore in the fourth control period, that is upto March 31, 2029, on the capacity augmentation at CSMIA through the various identified projects related to key areas including airside improvement and passenger terminals. T1 is proposed to be reconstructed at a cost of Rs 3,130 crore by Sept 2028. T2 expansion is projected to cost Rs 142 crore and be over by March 2027. The air traffic control technical block is projected to cost Rs 185 crore and be done by March 2027.
Yahoo
14-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Artemis Aerospace investigates the future plans for Stansted airport
WISTON, England, Feb. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The owners of London Stansted Airport recently announced a major investment package, including an extension to the terminal. Artemis Aerospace looks at the rise of Stansted and the new plans shaping its future … In wartime 1942 a runway was built by the US Air Force on the green fields of Essex, near a village called Stansted Mountfitchett. Stansted means 'stony place' in Anglo-Saxon, possibly not ideal for take-off and landing, but the runway went down anyway and the airfield begun its service to the allied war effort. Used for heavy bombers, Stansted was also a maintenance and supply depot undertaking the overhaul and modification of Martin B-26 Marauder twin-engine bombers. On D-Day in 1944, bombers from Stansted were at the forefront of 600 aircraft patrolling over the beaches of occupied France. In 1966, the British Airports Authority, which had just come into being, took over Stansted, and it soon became apparent that it was going to become a major player in British aviation. The terminal needed an extension only four years later, and eight years after that a significant expansion was proposed by the government. This would enable Stansted to handle first 8 million then 15 million passengers per year in two phases; since then there has been a steady increase in Stansted's capacity. In 2002, planning permission was granted to expand the airport to serve 25 million passengers per year – by 2007, 2.5 million people passed through Stansted's gates in August alone. Three years later and the airport was granted permission to handle Code F aircraft, including the behemoth Airbus A-380 and Boeing 747-8. The sky has literally been the limit, and in October 2024 a £1.1 billion upgrade, to take place over a five-year period, was announced by airport owners Manchester Airports Group. This will involve a £600 million extension to the passenger terminal, including extra seating areas and more shops, restaurants and bars. Extending the terminal rather than building another one means that Stansted will still be a single-terminal airport, which its owners believe is a point in its favour in terms of simplicity of travel. The security hall is also due to be enlarged, with additional check-in desks and new baggage reclaim carousels, and the airfield taxiway is to be upgraded. With an eye to sustainability, a new 14.3-megawatt solar farm will be constructed on site to manage Stansted's increasing electricity requirements. The airport already has a biomass boiler and holds a Carbon Trust Standard, and was awarded Level 3+ carbon neutral status by the Airports Council International. Once the development is completed, the annual passenger total is expected to be 43 million passengers per year, meaning Stansted would overtake Gatwick at 41 million and become the UK's second busiest airport after Heathrow. To those in the know this is unsurprising, as Stansted has broken its record for passenger numbers every month during 2024. On Friday 23rd August over 103,000 passengers passed through Stansted, a record for that month believed to have been boosted by legions of fans flying home from Taylor Swift's concerts, which had taken place at nearby Wembley Stadium earlier that week. The government believes that the new expansion will double the airport's yearly economic contribution to the UK to £2 billion. As a bonus, it's hoped that around 5,000 new jobs will be created as a result of the investment. In March 2024, British Airways returned to Stansted for the first time since the Covid pandemic, travelling routes to Florence, Ibiza and Nice. However, the airport isn't limited to these alone as its serves 200 alternative destinations for passengers to choose from. Further new carriers which joined the Stansted line-up in 2024 include the Turkish-German airline Sun Express and Royal Jordanian Airlines. From a greenfield runway in 1942 to a crucial part of the UK aviation industry, Stansted has come a long way in just 82 years. Aviation enthusiasts will be watching with interest as the latest development takes shape. Artemis Aerospace offers an innovative approach to component solutions for the aviation sector. Established in 1999, the company has earned a reputation for outstanding customer service by solving problems and providing a range of realistic options that offer customers the flexibility and freedom to choose a solution that suits their timescale and budget. Its services include component supplies, component repairs, lessor support, flight simulation hardware support, consignment stock management and global aircraft logistics. With decades of expertise in global aviation logistics, the expert team works with trusted MROs, OEMs, and aftermarket suppliers around the world to offer 24/7 support to its global customer base. Website: Photo: View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Artermis Aerospace
