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Hans India
09-05-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Bhubaneswar-Abu Dhabi flight from June
Bhubaneswar: International flight service from Bhubaneswar to Abu Dhabi will commence from June this year, the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) said on Thursday. The flight service will be launched under the Building Management of Aviation Assets and Network (B-MAAN) scheme. Indigo will run the flight service on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday every week from Biju Patnaik International Airport. Abu Dhabi is the capital city of the United Arab Emirates. 'From Temple City to Global Gateway! From June 2025, #Bhubaneswar will take flight to Abu Dhabi under the #BMAAN initiative–powered by the transformative #NewDestinationPolicy,' the CMO said on X. It will be a major stride toward connecting the State with the world-boosting tourism, trade, and global prospects for a 'viksit Odisha'. The Chief Minister has thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for steering this landmark aviation push. The B-MAAN scheme and new destination policy is paving the way for enhanced air connectivity with more flights for Odisha, the CMO said. While presenting the annual budget for the year 2025-26, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi had announced the launch of B-MAAN programme to strengthen aviation infrastructure in the State. The comprehensive programme envisions the modernisation and expansion of airports across the State to meet growing demand, including the establishment of a greenfield airport at Paradip. Under this initiative, the State has targeted to commence direct flight services to 10 new domestic destinations and 3 new international destinations, significantly enhancing Odisha's air connectivity. Under the Odisha New Destination Policy-2024, the government is providing financial assistance to bridge the gap between operational costs and expected revenue for air travel services. An allocation of Rs 382 crore has been made to support aviation infrastructure development and enhance air connectivity in Odisha.
Time of India
02-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Greenfield airport plans for Paradip
Bhubaneswar: At least 15 of the 30 districts will have heliports, while a greenfield airport will come up at Paradip, according to a discussion of chief minister Mohan Chanarn Majhi with his ministerial colleagues and senior officials on augmentation of civil aviation Friday. He also discussed ways to expedite work on Shree Jagannath International Airport , Puri and upgradation of the existing airport in Rourkela. "Emphasis was laid on enhancing regional connectivity by improving key state airports, including those in Jeypore, Dandabosh, Rangeilunda, Gotama, Satibhata, Raisuan, Tushara, Jamadarpali, Malkangiri, Amarda Road and Utkela," a govt officer privy to the meeting said. Also, the meeting covered development of Biju Patnaik Aviation Centre (BPAC) at Birashal airstrip in Dhenkanal. The works department was asked to expedite these development activities as the nodal agency, official sources said. The CM discussed establishing world-class aviation infrastructure for airports, helipads, and drone hubs. He emphasized improving the operational efficiency and modernization of existing airports. He directed department officers to enhance development of state-run airports, increase flight connectivity, and improve efficiency of aviation units as part of infrastructure development. The meeting discussed the reorganisation of the aviation directorate with proposals for modern infrastructure and enhanced human resources to strengthen the growing aviation sector in the state. Transport minister Bibhuti Bhushan Jena and chief secretary Manoj Ahuja were present. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 10 Mysterious Photos That Cannot Be Explained True Edition Undo In the recent budget, Rs 382 crore was allocated to support aviation infrastructure development and enhance air connectivity in Odisha. This aimed to bridge the financial gap between operational costs and anticipated revenue for air travel services to facilitate seamless implementation of Odisha New Destination Policy-2024. BOX What is a greenfield airport? A greenfield airport is one that is built from scratch, unlike a brownfield one where some basic infrastructure is available. "A greenfield airport at Paradip can be sustainable considering the existing economic activity stemming from major industries, ports, and cargo handling," aviation experts said.
