India’s first elevated taxiway for aircraft at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport may start operating this September. Security concerns are being addressed to avoid any obstructions on the new elevated cross taxiway (ECT). The 1.8 km terminal is the first of its kind in the country.
The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) and Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) have already started examining Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL)’s request to clear the ECT for operations.
India’s first elevated taxiway for aircraft at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport may start operating this September. Security concerns are being addressed to avoid any obstructions on the new elevated cross taxiway (ECT). The 1.8 km terminal is the first of its kind in the country.
Zulfiquar Hasan, BCAS DG has recently visited the project site and had a meeting with Delhi Police, Intelligence Bureau, CISF, and DIAL.
During the meeting, DIAL was asked to implement measures like setting up elevated sentry posts on either side of the taxiway that can allow two jumbo jet-size aircraft to simultaneously taxi.