Thursday, March 14, 2013

Mangalore: Official inauguration of Int'l Airport, cargo complex on Mar 18

Mangalore, Mar 14: As per reliable sources from New Delhi, the official inauguration of Mangalore International Airport and the cargo complex at the Airport will be held on Tuesday March 18.
Though the Mangalore Airport was declared as International Airport in October 2012, the airport was waiting to be officially inaugurated by the civil aviation minister. Now, Ajith Singh has reportedly confirmed his visit Mangalore on March 18. State chief minister Jagadish Shettar and union petroleum minister Veerappa Moily have also confirmed their attendance.

The opening of the cargo complex is expected to create a new era in air cargo sector, as this facility is expected to boost export from the region.

Incidentally March will be another milestone for Mangalore International Airport, as the first-ever flight from Saudi Arabia will land in Mangalore on March 31. Air India Express has already opened the booking for this Mangalore - Dammam (Daharan Airport) sector.