Trichy Region Projects thread

[maran]

Originally Posted by bajk

Mihin Lanka started its operations to Trichy since yesterday.

How was the response for the Mihin lanka's inaugural flight from Trichy?

[bajk]

Originally Posted by maran

How was the response for the Mihin lanka's inaugural flight from Trichy?

No detailed news yet about the inaugural flight though.

[maran]

Originally Posted by bajk

People are opposing land acquisition in front of the airport, which AAI feels as security threat to the runway and 500 feet is unusable now. Already AAI sought the diversion of th Trichy-Pudukottai highway.

Didnt AAI realize this as security threat before? Was AAI sleeping when people build their houses near the airport?

http://www.hindu.com/2007/07/02/stor...0257290300.htm

Trichy airport expansion program plans started way before, think, 1991, and at that time, was decided to re-route Trichy-Pudukkottai highway. But, however, subsequent change of governments, had kept changing plans in the interest of politicians self. Thus, at that point of time, KK nagar kept expanding, with the increase in population, and finally which, started occupying the areas planned for Trichy airport use.

Therefore, the main problem here, is basically no master planning of cities in general, that eventually leads to unwarranted commotions, and undue delays in implementing basic major infrastructure projects.

Well, hopefully could resolve all current problems being faced by the villagers, as well as, AAI. Otherwise, suggest to have a new World Class greenfield airport, located along Trichy-Madurai highway, thus, avoid the need of converting Madurai airport into International airport, and hence, being prudent in the expenditure, people's sentiment and long term view in mind.

[nikonian]

Hi Guys,

I'm new to this forum. It's great to know all news about Trichy.

Keep posting.

Thanks.

[maran]

Originally Posted by bajk

Any news on the Trichy - Abudhabi/Kulalampur services by AIE? Any new domestic connection planned to Trichy? Air Deccan is starting new destinations this July 10th, but nothing for Trichy.

Well, wondering about Air Deccan's plan for Trichy, since, stopped all operations nearly a month now. Are they planning to cancel Trichy-Chennai route, since, was told by the Trichy airport staffs, that the flight is always close to full. Maybe, could be lack of aircraft, due to maintenance?

[bajk]

Air Arabia is planing to connect Trichy soon and Malaysian airlines would start operations after the completion of the termnial work. So, in a sense malaysian will not start until June 2008 when the new terminal is anticipated to open.

http://www.chennaionline.com/colnews...TEGORYNAME=BIZ

[bajk]

Originally Posted by maran

Trichy airport expansion program plans started way before, think, 1991, and at that time, was decided to re-route Trichy-Pudukkottai highway. But, however, subsequent change of governments, had kept changing plans in the interest of politicians self. Thus, at that point of time, KK nagar kept expanding, with the increase in population, and finally which, started occupying the areas planned for Trichy airport use.

Therefore, the main problem here, is basically no master planning of cities in general, that eventually leads to unwarranted commotions, and undue delays in implementing basic major infrastructure projects.

Well, hopefully could resolve all current problems being faced by the villagers, as well as, AAI. Otherwise, suggest to have a new World Class greenfield airport, located along Trichy-Madurai highway, thus, avoid the need of converting Madurai airport into International airport, and hence, being prudent in the expenditure, people's sentiment and long term view in mind.

Well, whatever may be the reason, they cant compromise on Security protocol. AAI just woke up after the traffic started increasing in Trichy airport.

[bajk]

Originally Posted by bajk

Any news on the Trichy - Abudhabi/Kulalampur services by AIE? Any new domestic connection planned to Trichy? Air Deccan is starting new destinations this July 10th, but nothing for Trichy.

Is AIE flights to Abudhabi/Kulalampur starting from Mumbai? This will be really good as Trichy will get a local connection to Mumbai. It makes sense for Mumbai-Trichy-Kula-Trichy-Mumbai and dont know how Abudhabi would fit in.

[bajk]

Originally Posted by maran

Well, wondering about Air Deccan's plan for Trichy, since, stopped all operations nearly a month now. Are they planning to cancel Trichy-Chennai route, since, was told by the Trichy airport staffs, that the flight is always close to full. Maybe, could be lack of aircraft, due to maintenance?

I really dont know whats happening with Air Deccan flights to Trichy. They have been operating limited service to Trichy for the past few months. I think it could be due to lack of aircraft and understand from July 10 the service would be normal as airdeccan has new aircrafts now.

[bajk]

Originally Posted by bajk

Air Arabia is planing to connect Trichy soon and Malaysian airlines would start operations after the completion of the termnial work. So, in a sense malaysian will not start until June 2008 when the new terminal is anticipated to open.

http://www.chennaionline.com/colnews...TEGORYNAME=BIZ

It will be good if malaysian starts the service early, so we get connections to the US and europe.

[maran]

Originally Posted by bajk

Is AIE flights to Abudhabi/Kulalampur starting from Mumbai? This will be really good as Trichy will get a local connection to Mumbai. It makes sense for Mumbai-Trichy-Kula-Trichy-Mumbai and dont know how Abudhabi would fit in.

Heard of the service starting from Mumbai, and probably, may follow the same current style as Trichy-Dubai-Trichy, Trichy-Singapore-Trichy. Well, lets see.

[maran]

Originally Posted by bajk

It will be good if malaysian starts the service early, so we get connections to the US and europe.

Perhaps, letting AIE to operate the Trichy-KL route first for the time being, until the Trichy market gets matured by then. The same may aply for Silk Air to Singapore, who has been eyeing this Trichy market for some time now.

[bajk]

Originally Posted by maran

Heard of the service starting from Mumbai, and probably, may follow the same current style as Trichy-Dubai-Trichy, Trichy-Singapore-Trichy. Well, lets see.

In that case Abudhabi would be via Mumbai like singapore via chennai. Going through mumbai is really awful.

[bajk]

Originally Posted by maran

Perhaps, letting AIE to operate the Trichy-KL route first for the time being, until the Trichy market gets matured by then. The same may aply for Silk Air to Singapore, who has been eyeing this Trichy market for some time now.

When there is a potential it should be tapped rather wait. With malaysian and silk air we have options to connect to US and europe while AIE will serve for the local population.Anyway, Silk air has dropped the plan to Trichy and would be connecting coimbatore.

[maran]

Originally Posted by bajk

When there is a potential it should be tapped rather wait. With malaysian and silk air we have options to connect to US and europe while AIE will serve for the local population.Anyway, Silk air has dropped the plan to Trichy and would be connecting coimbatore.

Has Silk Air dropped plans for Trichy? Surprising, since, officials from Silk Air came visiting Trichy airport, sometime in 2004, and express interest in operating there, once the runway extension is complete. Maybe, I think could be using low cost carrier Tiger airways to connect Trichy instead? Definitely, Singapore government would not want to miss the opportunity in connecting to Trichy, since, command immense potential traffic.

[bajk]

Originally Posted by maran

Has Silk Air dropped plans for Trichy? Surprising, since, officials from Silk Air came visiting Trichy airport, sometime in 2004, and express interest in operating there, once the runway extension is complete. Maybe, I think could be using low cost carrier Tiger airways to connect Trichy instead? Definitely, Singapore government would not want to miss the opportunity in connecting to Trichy, since, command immense potential traffic.

Atleast for now silk air have dropped Trichy from their plan. Tiger airways has plans to connect Chennai, Kochi etc but not Trichy.

[bajk]

Originally Posted by bajk

Atleast for now silk air have dropped Trichy from their plan. Tiger airways has plans to connect Chennai, Kochi etc but not Trichy.

Just read that Tiger airways is planing to start services to Trichy next year.

http://peanuts.aero/low_cost_airline...3746&Itemid=59

[maran]

Originally Posted by bajk

Just read that Tiger airways is planing to start services to Trichy next year.

http://peanuts.aero/low_cost_airline...3746&Itemid=59

As expected, otherwise, the world will turn upside down.

[bajk]

Originally Posted by bajk

The IAF is zeroing on three places Thanjavur , Sulur and Tiruchirapalli for its possible deployment highlighting the new strategic concerns in Indian establishment 's regarding country's security, particularly with the growing importance of Indian Ocean region and the maritime security.

Sources in IAF said that Tiruchirapalli could be the place for possible deployment of Tejas, which are expected to replace the MIG-21 aircraft, which have been phased out.


LCA Tejas in Tiruchirapalli? I thought Tanjavur has an airforce base.

http://www.india-defence.com/reports-3239

There is an article regarding this today too. Any idea where its going to come in Trichy???

http://www.dailyindia.com/show/15442...ern:-IAF-Chief

[bajk]

Originally Posted by maran

As expected, otherwise, the world will turn upside down.

I know Trichy - singapore/malaysia is potential market, but not tapped efficiently. If Trichy airport extension work was completed 2 years before, Trichy would have made more development now.