On 27 February 2008, Bengal
Aerotropolis Projects (BAPL) signed a technical services agreement (TSA) with
Changi Airports International (CAI) for the upcoming airport within the
Durgapur Aerotropolis project.
As per the agreement, Changi will
prepare the master plan for the airport and provide technical knowhow for its
management and operations. It will also supervise airport capacity, land-use
plan, passenger terminal layout and other infrastructure facilities. The
agreement also involves CAI in conducting training for senior management of
BAPL personnel at the Singapore Aviation Academy.
The proposed project will be India's
first privately owned airport and is a part of the $2.5 billion Durgapur
Aerotropolis. The total land area of the Aerotropolis is approximately 950 ha
of which a minimum of approximately 300 ha will be the used for the airport.
The airport is expected to be functional within a period of two to three years
and will have the ability to handle A-320 aircrafts.
Also See:
WBIDC signs JV
for aerotropolis project (19-Jan-08)