MADC, Nagpur lists in Dubai Airport Expo.
WITH that the much-awaited transfer of Nagpur airport being over, the Maharashtra Airport Development Company (MADC) Ltd. is now looking for the best bargains to complete the gigantic task of building and operating a truly world-class airport at Nagpur. No wonder, MADC was one of the most sought after client at the Airport Expo held in Dubai from May 19 to 21.
The ‘airport show’, dubbed as one of the largest airport construction, operations, technology and services events in the world, showcased over 500 suppliers from 41 countries, it was learnt. Talking to The Hitavada about the event, Vice Chairman andManaging Director (VC and MD) of MADC R C Sinha said that the show was sponsored by the Government of United Arab Emirates (UAE) in which MADC was invited
“We talked to about 70 to 80 vendors regarding our requirements at various airports including Dr Ambedkar International Airport at Nagpur. The best part is that we now know exactly what we can get where,” said Sinha. As MADC is also involved in planning and development of international airports at Shirdi, and Pune and regional airports at Solapur, Amravati, Jalgaon, Gadchiroli, Phaltan and Karad, it would require various equipment’s and machinery for the same, said Sinha. Elaborating on the shopping list for these airports, Sinha said that they would require material handling equipment, cargo systems and equipment’s, sorting systems and automation, aerobridge installations, baggage handling systems, runway lighting systems, visual docking guidance systems, automatic weighing systems, communication towers, indicators, staircases, etc. “These are necessary equipment’s to build and operate airports. Naturally, we will also needed numerous suppliers and consultants for our ongoing projects in Maharashtra for which we were scouting and we are satisfied with the results post Dubai,” said Sinha. “We talked to suppliers and manufacturers of these equipment’s required for running and operating the airport and have also called for their quotations,” said Sinha. The purchases made will not be only for Nagpur airport but for other airports developed by MADC as well, clarified Sinha. Till date about 1600 acres of land has been sold to various companies in the Multi Modal International Passenger and Cargo Hub Airport at Nagpur (MIHAN) being developed by MADC. Notable among them are DLF, Satyam, Ascendas, Wipro, TCS, HCL, Land T, etc. Some of them have already begun their work while some are following a wait and watch policy.
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