Advisor to Prime Minister on Aviation Sardar Mahtab Ahmad Khan
has showed dissatisfaction and consternation over the quality and pace of
expansion and renovation at Faisalabad international airport and has
strictly directed authorities concerned to complete the project within
stipulated time. He said that no delay will be tolerated in this regard.
He expressed these views during his surprise visit while
inspecting the progress of expansion and renovation work at Faisalabad
International Airport, here in Faisalabad on Tuesday. Member National Assembly
Mian Mannan, CAA Director General retired Air Marshal Asim Suleman and other
officials were also present on this occasion.
Advisor to Prime
Minister on Aviation Sardar Methab Ahmad khan emphasized to speed up the work
at Faisalabad airport by making it alike international standards. While talking
to the media, Advisor to Prime Minister on Aviation Sardar Mahtab Ahmad Khan
expressed that Faisalabad is third-most-populous city in Pakistan,
and the second-largest in the eastern province of Punjab. It is hub of
industrial and commercial activities. Incumbent government is always striving
hard to design solid strategies to promote commercial and economic activities
of this city. He said that currently renovation and expansion of five
different national airports is in process which will not only be beneficial in
short term but also will be favorable in long term. He added that the expansion
of Faisalabad International airport is divided in two parts; 1.3 billion rupees
are allocated for first phase, which would be completed in the month of
January, 2018, whereas we are focusing to install latest navigation system in 2nd phase
of this project. He further added that in order to modernized and upgrade the
Faisalabad International Airport as per international standards, induction of
latest and modern technology is being ensured to maximize the efficiency and
productivity of this Airport. Its newly constructed and renovated lounge
will serve the sitting capacity of 600 passengers at the same time, while
expanded airport apron will allow 3 big planes to land and load
simultaneously. He further directed to establish the new cargo
shipment system at the airport to improve the cargo facilities. He shared
with media that two bridges are also being constructed for viable movements of
passengers across the airport.
On this
occasion, Advisor to Prime Minister on Aviation Sardar Mahtab Ahmad
Khandirected the officials to install latest landing lights to cope with smog
and fog and to ensure smooth schedule of all flights. He also directed the
officials to start daily flights from Faisalabad to Jaddah.
Advisor to Prime
Minister on Aviation Sardar Mahtab Ahmad Khan also visited the office of PIA at
Faisalabad Airport and instructed to construct a new cutting edge office of PIA
and asked to present one feasibility report in this regard. He further
instructed all the officials to facilitate the passengers and to pay attention
to cleanliness and level of other facilities. He asserted that he will again
visit the Faisalabad airport soon to inspect the pace of work and quality
measures.
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