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Chennai Airport's New Terminal Reviewed, Secretary Urges Timely Completion

Civil Aviation Secretary Samir Kumar Sinha chaired a review meeting for the New Integrated Terminal Building at Chennai International Airport. He stressed that the nationally important project must be completed without any delays in its timeline. The expansion aims to significantly enhance passenger handling capacity and improve the overall travel experience. The Secretary directed all involved agencies to convene immediately to resolve pending issues.

Key Points: Chennai Airport Terminal Expansion Review: Progress & Timeline Push

  • Review of Chennai Airport's T2 Phase II
  • Capacity boost to 35 million passengers per year
  • Directive to resolve issues immediately
  • Focus on smoother passenger movement
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Civil Aviation Secretary Samir Kumar Sinha reviews progress of Chennai Airport's new terminal building

Civil Aviation Secretary reviews Chennai Airport's new terminal, stressing timely completion to boost capacity to 35 million passengers annually.

"complete the National important Project without slipping the timelines - Ministry of Civil Aviation"

Chennai, January 13

The Secretary of the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Samir Kumar Sinha, chaired a review meeting on Monday to assess the progress of the New Integrated Terminal Building at Chennai International Airport.

According to the Ministry of Civil Aviation, the Secretary stressed that projects of national importance must be completed without delays and directed the Airports Authority of India (AAI), L&T, and the Project Management Consultant (PMC) to immediately convene and resolve pending issues to ensure the T2 expansion project is completed on priority.

The expansion of the T2 phase II terminal building in Chennai International Airport, covering an area of 86,135 sq m, is being developed to enhance passenger handling capacity to 35 Million Passengers Per Annum and improve the overall travel experience of passengers, focusing on smoother movement, better accessibility, and meeting the growing air traffic demand in the region.

The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) also posted on X and said that during the review, Secretary Sinha instructed to complete the National Important Project within the timelines.

"Ministry of Civil Aviation Secretary Shri Samir Kumar Sinha chaired a review meeting on the progress of New Integrated Terminal Building T2 Phase II at Chennai International Airport. The Phase II expansion, covering an area of 86,135 sq.m, is being developed to enhance passenger handling capacity to 35 Million Passengers Per Annum and improve the overall travel experience of passengers, focusing on smoother movement, better accessibility, and meeting the growing air traffic demand in the region," it said.

"During the review, it was clearly instructed to complete the National important Project without slipping the timelines and also instructed that AAI, L&T and PMC should sit together and resolve issues immediately to complete the T2 Expansion Project on priority," the MoCA posted on X.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Good to see the Secretary taking charge. "Projects of national importance must be completed without delays" - I wish this urgency was shown in all infrastructure projects across the country. The 35 MPPA capacity is impressive.
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David E
As a frequent traveler through Chennai, smoother movement and better accessibility are long overdue. The current layout is confusing for connecting passengers. Hope the new design is more intuitive.
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Arjun K
While the intent is good, I'll believe it when I see it. We've heard "complete on priority" before. The key is resolving issues between AAI, L&T, and the consultant quickly. Hope this review meeting leads to actual ground action.
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Sneha F
Chennai is a major hub for South India. This expansion is crucial not just for Tamil Nadu but for the entire region's connectivity. Hope they also focus on sustainable features and good retail/dining options.
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Michael C
The scale is massive - 86,000+ sq meters! This should significantly reduce congestion. My respectful suggestion: please ensure there is adequate seating and charging points for passengers. Modern airports need these basic amenities.

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