Pilot Training Centre to Open at MP Airport, Direct Flights to Delhi
Along with air services, a pilot training centre will open at the Rewa Airport in Madhya Pradesh. Preparations have begun after getting permission from the Civil Aviation Department. Starlingwings Aviation Company has been entrusted with the accountability for the pilot training centre, which will establish its own station and set up in the airport premises. Training for flying small aircraft will be offered here, with plans to expand to larger aircraft in the future. As stated by the Airport Authority, the initial setup of the training centre might take 1 to 1.5 years, as it will develop hangars, classrooms, technical facilities and other resources. Ample space is presently available on the airport premises and land acquisition will be introduced for future expansion. Rewa-Delhi Air Service Proposed from the 26th Work is also progressing quickly towards expanding air services from Rewa Airport. A direct ATR-72 flight service from Rewa to New Delhi will begin on October 26th. Indore will also be added to this service, offering significant relief to Rewa passengers. Falcon Aviation previously conducted pilot training at the Rewa airstrip. Then, an accident occurred when a plane crashed near a house in the village, killing one person. Several other minor incidents have also occurred. Ongoing Controversy Concerning Falcon Aviation Before the airport in Rewa was constructed, Falcon Aviation conducted pilot training at the airstrip. Falcon Aviation was permitted to provide training for 30 years. During the airport's construction, the company's setup was removed. Falcon Aviation was also asked to conduct pilot training at the Panna airstrip as an alternative. Falcon Aviation objected, stating that the contract was violated. The matter has also reached the court, where both sides have presented their arguments. The Airport Authority states that the opening of a pilot training centre in Rewa will accelerate the expansion of flight services. Services are Expanding - Director, Airport Authority Bhopal Flight services are expanding at Rewa Airport. ATR-72 services will commence soon. Preparations are also ongoing to establish a pilot training academy, for which permission has been sought. This might take some time as the essential resources are developed. Ramji Awasthi, Director, Airport Authority Bhopal. Source : Patrika
