Hyderabad (HYD) | Rajiv Gandhi International Airport

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[hyderabadnawab]

How i wish GMR should have been handed the ORR Phase I and PVNR Expressway contracts. They would have been up and running by now. The explanation govt. gave then was that it should not award all the prestigious projects to a single firm. That was a little wierd.

[harsh1802]

Yup....made a big mistake there.

[Babji]

URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2008/06/01/s...0158410300.htm

Plans afoot for expansion of Shamshabad airport
Strategic plan to be completed within six months and submitted to Ministry of Civil Aviation
HYDERABAD: A little over two months into commencement of operations, the think-tank behind the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) is huddled back around the drawing board chalking out plans for expansion of the country’s first Greenfield airport.

The upward trend in passenger traffic and cargo operations over the past few years and the projected growth in coming years have prompted the airport operator, the GMR, to launch an exercise to prepare a Dynamic Strategic Plan. The plan to be completed within six months will be submitted to the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA).

Growth rate: The present infrastructure at the RGIA was planned to handle 12 million passengers per year. The average increase in the Cumulative Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) for the last five years was around 25 per cent and in the next five years, it could stabilise at around 16 per cent all over the country. However, Hyderabad is poised to register an average of 25 per cent during the same period, airline sources say.

This projection for Hyderabad, anchored in the increase in passenger traffic and cargo handling from 2004 to 2008, has spurred the GMR Hyderabad International Airport Limited (GHIAL) to sit up and get onto the business of preparing the future expansion plan.

The Dynamic Strategic Plan would revolve around aero-related and non-aero-related infrastructure development. The aero-related plans include the expansion or modernisation of the terminals, ATC and runway etc, while the non-aero-related would include planning for further improvement in cargo handling, ground handling, and fuel-related facilities, apart from catering and car parking services.

The present runway at RGIA is handling 25 to 27 Air Traffic Movements (ATMs) during peak hours vis-À-vis its capacity of 35 to 37 ATMs. The GHIAL would now seek MoCA’s opinion on constructing a second runway and also whether it should construct a low cost terminal.

The need for a second runway is triggered by the proposed introduction of GAGAN (GPS and GEO Augmented Navigation) system, in which the networking of all the radars to provide seamless navigation service for the aircraft in flight. GAGAN is an ambitious project of AAI and ISRO. Introduction of GAGAN is expected to boost flight operations thereby increasing passenger traffic.

The RGIA has handled 13.80 lakh passengers and the number of Air Traffic Movements (ATMs) stood at 17,000 between March 23 and May 31.

way to go, GMR!

[harsh1802]

Grt news!

Hoping to see more daring plans in terms of design and features.

[harsh1802]

Aeroexpress service from Hi Tec City

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HYDERABAD: GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd (GHIAL) has introduced a new Aeroexpress bus service between Hi Tec City and Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) at Shamshabad. The first aeroexpress bus service will start from 10.30 a.m. on June 1. Plans are also on to start another service from Dilsukhnagar.

Passengers from adjoining areas at Kukatpally, Kondapur, Madhapur, Miyapur, Gachibowli and Jubilee Hills can now avail the bus facility to reach the international airport. The frequency of bus service is 30 minutes between 3.30 p.m. and 11.30 a.m. and one hour from 11.30 p.m. to 3.30 p.m., the release said.

The fleet of 700 radio taxis will also be enhanced to 1000.

Toll free number

The RGIA toll-free number has also been changed to 1800-419-2008 with effect from Sunday and all the calls made to the existing helpline number 1800-102-2008 will be transferred to the new number.

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[Mahratta]

Cool pics harsh
The parking lot seems VERY empty...why is that?

[harsh1802]

Originally Posted by MaitreyaSequeira

Cool pics harsh
The parking lot seems VERY empty...why is that?

The airport being far away might be one reason and also we don't have the same type of business commuters that we get in the US.

[Luckystreak]

There`nt many flights at that time of the day. You got to see the traffic later in the night when most of the international flights depart.

[arijeetb]

Originally Posted by hyderabadnawab

How i wish GMR should have been handed the ORR Phase I and PVNR Expressway contracts. They would have been up and running by now. The explanation govt. gave then was that it should not award all the prestigious projects to a single firm. That was a little wierd.

Made sense from govt's POV since the risk ( in monetary terms) that comes in giving to one vendor becomes vital in costly contracts and the investor would want to hedge itself , should the risk become an issue one day. Today GMR is a tried and tested player in terms of delivering a world class airport at Hyd and one more to follow in Delhi. The scenario would be different for them in the future.

[arijeetb]

[harsh1802]

Nice.

[viper9999]

Hyderabad, June 2: GMR-Hyderabad International Airport Limited (GHIAL) has made alternative arrangements for passengers to travel between the airport and the city following the decision of the Greater Hyderabad Cab and Bus Operators’ Association’s to go on strike from June 5. The proposed strike is in protest against the government’s decision to collect value added tax from operators on the ground because they pay service tax.

The strike is expected to hit air travellers as most of them travel by taxi to the Shamshabad airport, 35 km from here. GHIAL, which operates Aero Express bus services from five places, has decided to increase its fleet. At present, buses run from Paryataka Bhavan opposite to the Grand Kakatiya, City College near the High Court, Sarojini Devi Hospital in Mehdipatnam, Keys High School near Secunderabad railway station and Shilparamam, near Hitec City.

GHIAL officials said they had an agreement with Meru and Easy Cabs, which would operate 700 vehicles during the strike period. "The passengers who want to avail the facility, can contact our call centre at 1800-102-2008. The executives in the call centre will guide the passengers," said Mr A.Viswanath, chief commercial officer of GHIAL Software and BPO companies, which use cabs to transport techies, are worried about the proposed strike.

"Work is going to be affected with the strike as most of our employees do not have personal vehicles. Public transport is not available during night shifts," said Mr Manjunath Bhat, facilities manager of Google India Private Limited. "It is very difficult to explain the situation to our clients in North America," he added. "We hope that the government will take steps to resolve the problem of cab operators so that it will not disturb the functioning of our office," said Ms M. Sujatha of Qualcomm India Private Limited.

http://www.deccan.com/City/CityNews....0taxi%20strike

[Indiavision]

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/...ow/3094805.cms

NEW DELHI: When you design your home or office, do you ever think that your dream project might have an adverse impact on the environment?

While modern buildings are done up with marvellous architecture and luxurious technologies, they often have adverse impact on the environment.

This realisation has led people to focus on green buildings that are environment-friendly.

The much-talked about new Hyderabad international airport developed by GMR group, for example, is a green facility.

The airport is Asia’s first airport to register under USGBC LEED NC certification for silver rating, and is going to be the world’s first certified green building.

The airport consumes 25% less energy than what a similar facility without the environment-friendly features would consume. According to the data provided by Central Power Distribution Company of Andhra Pradesh, the airport’s average electricity consumption per month is 55,43,470 units.

In comparison, the old airport of Hyderabad consumed 13,65,974 units per month even though the capacity was far less.
The new airport has an integrated cargo complex, flight kitchens, cargo agents building, 308 room hotel, fuel pumping, airline offices and many other additional facilities.

The notable features of the new airport which makes it energy efficient are reduced overall conductance for the walls and roof, high performance glass with low shading coefficient and optimum visual light transmittance, overhangs and vertical fins to reduce solar gains, efficient chillers, efficient lighting using T5 lamps, amply day lit common spaces with photo sensor-controlled electric lighting, economiser and primary and secondary chilled water pumping for increased energy-efficiency.

The pumps used in air conditioning system in the airport are variable speed driver which takes care of energy consumption as it has a pick up sensor which based on the heat load and number passengers automatically controls the temperature of the airport.

"The energy consumption without the green features would have been around 23 million KWH per annum but with all the green building technology the actual consumption is estimated to be 17 million KWH," said a spokesperson for the GMR group.

Many people do not opt for a green building in view of 20% to 30% higher initial costs. Experts say that there is a sheer need to create awareness about not only the initial cost but also the operating costs for any building.

Although the cost of construction of green buildings is almost 20% higher than that of normal buildings, almost 30% energy saving will more than make up over a period of time.

"Awareness and market forces have to move together create the demand. Builders can use low energy architecture and still provide modern comfort by introducing green building technology," said Mili Majumdar, Associate Director at Teri.

The cost of green building has also come down over the years. "The cost of first green building in India, the green business centre in Hyderabad, which came up in 2003 was 18% more than the conventional buildings, but the gap now is just 5%-8% more than a conventional building," said S Raghupathy, Sr Director & Head, Green Building Centre (GBC).

No wonder, the demand for green buildings, especially for commercial use, is increasing exponentially.

"The change has started taking shape. People are not worried about cost. Big corporate players have started building or using only green buildings," said Raghupathy.

Big companies like ABN Amro, Infosys, Microsoft, WIPRO, Godrej, ITC and K Raheja group are opting for green buildings.

[Storm9]

Green? Really? Ok the building is green, but when you leave all the doors open when its 47C outside its pointless.

When I was there they left all the doors wide open even tho no one was going in/out.

[ananth9803]

Originally Posted by Storm9

Green? Really? Ok the building is green, but when you leave all the doors open when its 47C outside its pointless.

When I was there they left all the doors wide open even tho no one was going in/out.

May be the idiots should use automatic sliding doors and a blower fan at the entrance points to keep the cool air in and the dust out. Usually such buildings have a small foyer with two entrance doors -the outside one can be kept open and have a blower fan and the second one can have automatic sliding doors. This keeps the loose dust in that foyer area and also helps in efficient functioning of the AC.

[Storm9]

Originally Posted by ananth9803

May be the idiots should use automatic sliding doors and a blower fan at the entrance points to keep the cool air in and the dust out. Usually such buildings have a small foyer with two entrance doors -the outside one can be kept open and have a blower fan and the second one can have automatic sliding doors. This keeps the loose dust in that foyer area and also helps in efficient functioning of the AC.

Yup, thats how it is in the US. Two sets of sliding doors, so cold air in the winter doesnt go in, and a/c in summer stays in.

[viper9999]

Wednesday, 04 June 2008
Base maintenance services for Airbus A320 & Boeing 737

Lufthansa Technik, the world’s leading provider for maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) of airplanes, components and engines, has decided to set up a new facility in India to support the growing aviation sector. The new facility will be located at Shamshabad, Andhra Pradesh, the site of the upcoming Rajiv Gandhi Hyderabad International Airport.
As the first international MRO provider to set up an Indian base, Lufthansa Technik has chosen to team up with the GMR Group, one of India’s leading infrastructure developers and the concessionaire of the airports at Hyderabad and Delhi. Lufthansa Technik will be the majority stakeholder in the company holding more than 75% of its equity share capital.

The facility will provide base maintenance services (including C- and D-checks) for Airbus A320 family and Boeing 737 aircraft - including 737 Classic and 737 NG (Next Generation). The facility is expected to commence operations at the end of 2008 with two parallel lines to serve the maintenance requirements of the rapidly growing narrowbody fleet of Indian carriers. Investment in the two-bay hangar and its state-of-the-art workshops will exceed Rs 100 crore (20 million USD) in the initial phase – the construction of the 20,000 square meters facility shall begin in summer 2007.

”We see this venture as the foundation for a long lasting partnership, and the basis for a state-of-the-art technical cooperation for the benefit of our existing and future airline partners in India,” said August W. Henningsen, Chairman of the Executive Board, Lufthansa Technik AG, during a joint press conference in Hyderabad. “With more than 400 airplanes on order, the Indian aviation market is one of the fastest growing in the world. The new facility will complement the existing MRO support being provided to new as well as existing fleets in India and ensures an optimal MRO support within the country.”

“The setup of a MRO facility by Lufthansa Technik is an important step to establish a full-service world-class airport to match Hyderabad’s status as the economic powerhouse of the region,” said T Srinagesh, Chief Operating Officer of GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd. “Hyderabad's geographic location makes it a strategic hub for domestic and international air traffic – a vantage point for the first dedicated third-party MRO facility in India.”

Effective immediately, the company will commence training to develop highly qualified technicians and aircraft engineers. This will be achieved in cooperation with Lufthansa Technical Training through a specially designed training program, tailored to the requirements of the facility. A dialogue with technical institutes in the State of Andhra Pradesh has already been initiated.

“We are looking at total employment of more than 400 highly qualified personnel once we are fully operational and plan to concentrate recruitment within the State of Andhra Pradesh,” explained Dominik Wiener-Silva, designated Managing Director of the new company. “We also expect Hyderabad to emerge as a new aviation cluster with some of the countries best qualified engineers and technicians.”

Lufthansa Technik’s modular approach will ensure flexibility to expand its services to customers outside of India and to augment its product portfolio with additional services. As a member of Lufthansa Technik’s existing worldwide MRO network of 28 companies, the new venture will be the backbone for MRO services for shortand medium-haul aircraft in India.

Lufthansa, as an aviation group, has an active engagement in India. The Group has been involved across several businesses in the aviation sector in India and has contributed to the growth in each of these fields. The group comprises five major business segments: Passenger Airline, Logistics, MRO, Catering and IT Services. Each business unit is a leader in its own sector in the service chain of air transportation. Lufthansa will continue to enhance its investments in the market working closely with its partners. Engagements in India include: Lufthansa Cargo, LSG Sky Chefs, Lufthansa Systems Group and now Lufthansa Technik.

http://machinist.in/index.php?option...=1332&Itemid=2

[harsh1802]

Grt news!