Issue 9 • April-June, 2019

AAI celebrates 24th Annual Day AAI welcomes the New Civil Aviation Minister

AAI welcomed Shri Hardeep Singh Puri as the new Minister of State for Civil Aviation (I/C), who took over the charge on May 31, 2019. He also serves as Union Minister of State in the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (I/C) and Minister of State for Commerce and Industry. He is a 1974 batch Indian Foreign Services Officer, Airports Authority of , the mainstay of club with an aim to acknowledge the who served as the Permanent Representative of Civil Aviation in the country, celebrated its winners of ACI-ASQ Awards 2018. The India to the United Nations from 2009 to 2013. 24th Annual Day on April 1, at Siri Fort grand evening started with a welcome Born on 15 February, 1952 in Amritsar, he Auditorium, New Delhi with full grandeur. received his education from the Hindu College, A cultural Programme, ‘Nayi Dishayein’ was dance followed by the award distribution ceremony after which Dr Guruprasad University of Delhi. He has been a Member of organized to mark the day. The celebration Rajya Sabha since 2018. kick-started with Ganesh Vandana followed Mohapatra, Chairman, AAI addressed by musical extravaganza by Salim Sulaiman the gathering. Speaking on the occasion, Merchant and band. while congratulating AAI employees All D–Days and Weeks AAI also celebrated the occasion with an for their hard work and dedication, he observed across AAI award and dinner night on March 31 at also mentioned the various challenges Airports during the Q1 an event organized at the AAI Officer’s confronting the aviation sector. Report of observance & celebration of the following important days have been received from many airports across the country. New domestic and international sectors added th st st • 24 Annual Day – 1 April, 2019 during the 1 Quarter • World Health Day – 7th April, 2019 • Homeopathy Day – 10th April, 2019 • Spice Jet started a carrier for Jharsuguda- • Pawan Hans helicopter extended flight th st • Poila Boishakh – 13 April to Kolkata on 31 March, 2019 up to Kullu from Chandigarh from th th 15 April, 2019 • Thai Smile Airways added flight for 13 May, 2019 th st • Fire Service Week – 14 April to Bangkok – Kolkata on 31 March, 2019 • Indigo Airlines launched New Delhi– 20th April, 2019 • Airline launched Dibrugarh– th th rd Prayagraj from 25 May, 2019 • Mother’s Day – 12 May, 2019 New Delhi on 3 April, 2019 st • Buddha Air started maiden flight • Anti- Terrorism Day – 21 May, 2019 • Indigo started Kolkata-Gorakhpur on th • World No Tobacco Day – 30th April, 2019 between Kolkata – Kathmandu on 27 st May, 2019 31 May, 2019 • Indigo started Hyderabad – Gorakhpur • World Environment Day – on 30th April, 2019 • Singapore Airline introduced Airbus 5th June, 2019 • Spice Jet commenced Hyderabad– service between Kolkata – Singapore • International Yoga Day – Gwalior – on 1st May, 2019 on 4th June, 2019 21st June, 2019

1 AAI shines beyond aviation ATC daughter to take part in World Cadet ATC officer qualifies Chess Championship to participate in ‘Mr India’ An outstanding Chess player from Varanasi, contest Uttar Pradesh, Aishani has been interested in chess since childhood. She got the first opportunity in 2017 in Varanasi District Open Sub-Junior Chess Competition where she secured second position, and first position in 2018. In the same year, she got third place in the 32nd National Under-7 Girls’ Chess Championship. She also participated in the 17th Delhi International Open Grandmaster Chess Tournament Category B, and scored a total of 4.5 points and received 1229 International Rating. She lifted runners- Shri Arun Kumar, AM (ATC), working Miss Aishani Pathak, daughter of up trophy in both under-17 and under-11 in IGI Airport has been selected to an ATC Manager, has been selected girls UP State Chess Championship participate in the National Body Building in Indian team for the World Cadet 2019. Aishani also represented India in Championship slated to be held at the Chess Championship, to be held in August Asian Youth Chess Championship held in end of this year in the 85 kg category. The Sri Lanka. championship, conducted by Indian Body 2019 in Weifang, China. Builders Federation is an annual event to AAI official selected for International select ‘Mr India’. He qualified to participate in the event after ‘Award of Distinction’ being selected in Top 10 in the 8th Federation 2014’ with a Gold medal in Toulon (France). Cup 2019 organized by Chandigarh Body Building Association, held from February His art is displayed in different galleries, art 9-10, 2019. He also secured 3rd position and shows in India and in overseas, especially won the bronze medal in the State Level in European hubs of art like Paris, Toulon Championship held on March 10, 2019 (France-2014), Milan (Italy-2015) and conducted by Haryana Body Building & Bruno-Prague, Czech Republic (2016). Fitness Association, licensing once again to participate in the National Championship. Presently, he is working as Manager, Official He also won the Silver Medal in the District Language at RHQ, NER, Guwahati Airport. Amateur Body Building held on March 3, Shri Vijay Prakash, an artist par excellence, Recognizing his continuous achievement, 2019 at Gurugram. has been selected by Ernest Centre Dr. Guruprasad Mohapatra, Chairman, Culturel Ernest Renan, Treguier France AAI commended his works in his message Born Nov 11, 1984, he developed knack and wished him best for the prize. Founder in body building during college days. He for International ‘Award of Distinction’ trustee and President of ‘Vedant Mandalam’ won the Gold medal and the title of Mr. for artistic expertise and overall cultural Trust, a community dedicated towards ITM at the Inter University Body Building and social contribution. The award is being dissemination of spiritual values of highest Championship in the year 2008. conferred upon him for his commendable Indian philosophy of Vedanta, Shri Vijay contribution in the field of cultural exchange Prakash has published several books and In spite of working in operational shifts, he between India and Europe, in the middle of articles, including editing number of journals manages to work out for two to three hours July, 2019. Earlier, he was honoured with on Indian Culture and philosophy, art and every morning and evening, combining the title of ‘International Artist of the Year- literature. strength, cardio, weight and yoga.

2 Civil Aviation Secretary visits IGI Airport New Photo Gallery opens Shri Pardeep Singh Kharola, Secretary, at Jaipur Airport Ministry of Civil Aviation, visited ATC Complex, IGI Airport on June 16, 2019. He was extended a warm welcome by Shri M.N.N. Rao, Regional Executive Director (Northern Region), in the presence of Shri Vineet Gulati, Member (ANS). The Secretary was briefed about the overview of ATC operations at IGI Airport through a multimedia presentation in the conference room at NATS complex. On his visit to the airport, the Secretary inspected Localizer Runway 28, Glide path runway 10, DVOR, Raytheon RADAR units and the new ATC Tower. He spent a considerable time to have an insight of the ATC operations and services being provided by the AAI at IGI Airport. Grand Fire Service Week observed at Fire Training Centre, New Delhi 14-20. Dr. Guruprasad Mohapatra, Chairman, On the commemoration of 150th birth AAI was the Chief Guest during the closing anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, a dedicated ceremony. He presided over the events as photo Gallery was inaugurated by Shri Anuj ‘Commander-in-Chief’ and planted a tree Aggarwal, Member (HR) on June 6, 2019 named “VAT VRIKSH” in the adjoining inside the Terminal 2 of Jaipur Airport. In area of Parade Ground. Paying homage to the gallery, the photos of Gandhiji’s life and the martyrs, he, along with other dignitaries his contribution to the nation have been present on the occasion laid a wreath on displayed. The photos also show various the ‘FIRE FIGHTER MEMORIAL’ and movements launched by Mahatma Gandhi observed a two- minutes’ silence in memory for the independence of India. The standees The Fire Service Week was observed at of fire-fighters who sacrificed their lives in on his motivational quotes have also been Fire Training centre, New Delhi from April service of the Nation. displayed at the Gallery.

Portable Oxygen Cylinder made available at Leh Airport Located at an altitude of about 10700 ft. above sea level, Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport in Leh operates about 24 flight movements in a day. During summer, between April and October, many tourists visit Ladakh Airport through flight. They reach high altitude in a very short span of time and suffer breathlessness due to sudden drop in their SPO 2 levels. Keeping this in mind, the innovative commercial facility of Portable Oxygen Store has been opened in the Arrival Hall of the airport. This counter, opened on May 31, 2019 is proving very useful for those tourists who face high altitude sickness and need more time to acclimatize. Oxygen cylinder acts as first aid to them instantly increasing the oxygen level.

3 Homeopathic medical camp organised at Prayagraj Airport Eco club launched at To celebrate the World Homeopathic Day, Chennai Airport a homeopathic free health check-up camp was organised at Prayagraj Airport on April 10, 2019. It was organised in coordination with the United Hospital. The camp was attended by employees of airport, CISF and airlines. About 150 people benefited by attending the medical camp who were advised to follow proper diet and healthy lifestyle. A concerted step towards preserving the environs, Chennai Airport has launched an eco-club on World Environment Day (June 5, 2019). The eco club is conceived as a Passenger amenities get further enhanced at dedicated forum for promoting environment Airport friendly activities among schools and Fulfilling the long- communities near Chennai Airport. standing demands of Eco club is expected to play an important devotees from Kolhapur role in creating environmental awareness for direct flight to amongst the future generation, particularly school children. It is envisaged as a platform Tirupati, Indigo Airlines where children gather knowledge about has started a regular environment. It also enables the students to flight operation under be sensitive towards environmental concern RCS from Kolhapur to to tackle environmental problems. Eco clubs Tirupati since May 12, at school level will be launched shortly which 2019. A child passenger will liaison with the eco club of Chennai of the maiden flight Airport for more extensive activities in inaugurated the service future viz.- awareness campaigns/classes, in august presence of waste management, tree plantation, water Dr. Mallinath S. Kalshetti, Municipal Commissioner of Kolhapur, Shri Aman Mittal, CEO, conservation and recycling. Zillah Parishad, Kolhapur and Shri Sanjay Shinde, Resident District Collector, Kolhapur. The same day, the inauguration of the extended terminal building, Security Hold Area and Guwahati Airport crosses Arrival lounge were also done by Shri Kamal Kataria, Airport Director, . 6M passenger mark The extension of terminal building from 553 sqmtr to 903 sqmtr and the resultant increase Guwahati Airport, the gateway to North in capacity of SHA to handle 150 passengers from 25 passengers is expected to reduce East India, has witnessed exponential annual passenger check-in-time and ease out congestion during peak hours. The modified terminal passenger growth of over 27% in 2018-19. building is also now equipped with facilities like VRF type Air-Conditioning system, LED With a total footfall of 60, 18,054 pax and lights, glass facades, additional check-in counters, drinking water facility, new toilet blocks 55,066 aircraft movements, the airport has with forced ventilation system for gents, ladies and physically challenged persons in the new achieved the record of crossing 6 million expanded portion of the terminal building and so on. pax mark. Further growth is expected as the Adding more facilities for the passengers flying through Kolhapur Airport, M/s HPCL has Airport is now opened for 24x7 operations also started refueling facility under Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS). from April, 2019. Congratulating the feat, ICAO, the Global Aviation Organization, Closing on the heels of above infrastructural enhancement, Kolhapur Airport has introduced observed, “Increased air connectivity means child-care room sufficient for two-baby feeding in pre-Security Hold Area. The child-care increased opportunities for the sustainable room service was inaugurated by Airport Director, Kolhapur on May 17, 2019. development of local communities.”

4 Trichy Airport goes green Rangali Bihu celebrated at Guwahati Airport with commissioning of Guwahati Airport organized ‘Rangali Bihu,’ 1MWp Ground Based the festival symbolising merriment, hope and aspirations across the state, at the Solar PV Plant residential colony and the airport. With this festival, the people of Assam celebrate the agricultural New Year at the advent of seeding time in mid-April with joyous fervor and divinity. Local as well as famous artists too performed folk songs, dance, and concerts at the Airport. The festival was jointly inaugurated by Shri D.K Kamra and Shri Sanjeev Jindal, erstwhile RED, NER and present RED, NER. Shri Ramesh Kumar, Airport Director, Guwahati Airport, President In sync with the philosophy of sustainable and members of ‘Kalyanmayee’, Employees Union members and the family members of development, as envisaged in the National AAI joined the celebration. At the Airport terminal building, the occasion was celebrated by Solar Mission, the AAI has ventured into the passengers, airline staff, airport officials and the concerned stakeholders. ‘1MWp Ground Based Solar Power Plant’ in CAPEX model at ’s, Trichy International Airport. Inaugurated by Shri Anuj Agarwal, Member (HR) on April 26, hosts Regional Review 2019, this 1MWp Ground based solar plant Meeting of NER Airports is expected to generate 15.4 lakh units per A Regional Review meeting of all airports year, which is approximately 25% of Trichy under North East Region was held at Airport’s annual energy consumption. The Imphal Airport on May 17, 2019 under the anticipated cost savings per year is Rs 1.23 Chairmanship of Dr Guruprasad Mohapatra, Crores. Invested at a cost of Rs 4.64 crore, Chairman, AAI. The Chairman reviewed the payback period of this solar plant is the infrastructure development works and expected to be 3 years and 9 months. With passenger’s facilities being undertaken at the commissioning of this solar plant, AAI is anticipating an effectively minimized all NER airports. In the interactive session GHG (greenhouse gas) emission, thereby with the Airport Directors of the region, he contributing towards environmental also reviewed the progress of major projects underway at concerned airports. Later, the conservation. Thus, with this 1MWp Chairman along with Shri Sanjeev Jindal, RED, NER and Shri Senthil Valavan, Airport ground based solar PV plant, AAI has taken Director, Imphal Airport held a meeting with the State’s Chief Secretary, Dr. J Suresh Babu a further stride in the “Green History” of at the Old Secretariat where they discussed about future prospects of aviation in NER and airports. beginning of international connectivity from Imphal Airport. Documentary Film ‘Kiyaa’: An initiative by RHQ (SR) released On May 10, 2019, Dr. Guruprasad Mohapatra, Chairman, AAI inaugurated the official release of a documentary film, ‘KIYAA’, produced by RHQ (SR), AAI, in presence of Shri S. Sreekumar, and Shri G. Chandramouli, the then RED(SR) and APD, Chennai respectively among a host of other senior officials of AAI. The Story of ‘KIYAA’, revolves around the relationship between human-beings and birds. As part of exploring possibilities for safe flying of aircraft, the 30-minute Documentary focuses on the hazard of bird hit incidences impacting safe flying of aircraft and stresses on the importance of creating a clean environment through proper handling of garbage pollution. There are two songs in the film which were composed by famous maestro, Ilayaraja. While the theme song is on ‘Swachh Bharat’, the other one is on ‘Nature’. Professional artists were roped in for shooting the locations mainly centred around AAI (SR) Residential Colony, Chennai and the tourist spot, Wagamon in Kerala.

5 installs Plastic Bottle Shredder Free Health Check-up Camp Machine for Waste Management organized at Kolkata Airport In an effort to recycle plastic wastes, Tamil Nadu’s Tuticorin Airport has installed a Plastic Bottle Shredder machine on June 11, 2019. Inaugurated by Shri N. Subramanian, Airport Director in presence of all senior officials of AAI and other stakeholders, this machine is part of that initiative declaring the airport as ‘single use plastic free’ since December 15, 2018. Procured at a total cost of Rs.1.26 lakhs, the hardened Alloy steel cutter machine has a shredding capacity of 25 Kg/ Hr. The machine has been placed at city-side of the Terminal Building with the objective of inspiring travelling public to contribute towards environmental conservation. A one-day medical health check-up camp was held at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Flight of Fantasy arranged for disadvantaged kids International Airport on 24th April, 2019 in association with Dafodil Hospitals Pvt. train for a thrilling experience Ltd. at the meeting hall of New Operational and also to Birla Planetarium Building of Airports Authority of India, in Chennai before flying them Kolkata. Health check-ups at the medical back by Indigo Airlines flight camp included Blood Sugar, ECG and P.F.T 6E7197. Apart from gifting the test etc. for the employees, dependents and joy of flying, these children were workers engaged by contractors of AAI. The Supporting the initiative of giving a 1st time flying also provided school bags and team of Dr. Raktimavo Sarkar (MD) and stationery items. The ‘Dream Dr. Bipul Roy (MD) led the camp and experience to under privileged school children, motivated employees to keep periodic check Airport in association with Madurai City Round Table 99 Flying’ was possible due to the on health to ensure healthy life. Total 184 Trust organised a free air trip, titled ‘Flight of Fantasy’ for concerted effort by Shri V.V. members participated in the camp and were 10 such children on June 16, 2019. Bright students studying Rao, Airport Director, Madurai benefited by the various tests and consultation between Class 3 to Class 8 from six Govt. schools under Airport, Shri L. Sevugan provided by the senior doctors. Madurai East Panchayat were provided the opportunity of Annamalai, Chairman of the flying from Madurai to Chennai in Spice Jet Flight SG3072. Trust and both the private During the day, the children were taken for a ride in Metro airlines. Friendly cricket match between Guidelines released for Solid Waste Management AAI and CISF at Port Blair in Southern Region Airports processing and treatment of solid wastes. This Solid Waste Guidelines document which is in line with the stipulated norms of the Solid Waste Management Rules 2016, is based on the field study conducted at different categories of airports on waste generation. It aims to act as a bulk generator of solid wastes efficiently implementing the Cricket Team comprising of officers posted scheme of zero waste management. Guidelines for solid at VSI Airport won the annual T-12 Cricket waste management were released by Dr. Guruprasad tournament in a very interesting final To find a solution to solid waste Mohapatra, Chairman, AAI on May 10, 2019 at a function against team comprising of CISF personnel management at airports, a held at Conference Hall, Chennai Airport, in the august posted at VSI Airport. Shri Bharat Gupta, guidelines document has been presence of Shri S. Sreekumar and Shri G. Chandramouli, JE(OPS) and Shri Pawan Kumar, JE(OPS) prepared, enabling adoption the then, RED (SR) & APD, Chennai respectively among performed brilliantly and the match went of feasible technologies for other senior officials. till the last ball.

6 Digital India: Raipur Airport gets first Common Relieve your stress while Service Centre at an airport you travel The Swami Vivekananda Airport in Chhattisgarh’s capital has become the first airport amongst all airports in the country to set up Common Service Centre (CSC) under the Digital India programme. Inaugurated by Shri Rakesh R Sahay, Airport Director, Raipur on May 17, 2019, in presence of Dr. Dinesh Tyagi, Hon’ble CEO, CSC SPV, the Centre, would be the Sprucing up the convenience of departing access point for delivery of essential public utility services, social welfare schemes, healthcare, passengers, new massage chair facility financial, education and agriculture services, apart from host of B2C services to citizens visiting has been introduced at Chennai Airport the airport. Speaking on the occasion, the Airport Director said the centre would be beneficial Domestic and International terminals on for the people as the passenger traffic has reached 2 million annually. Under the programme, April 26, 2019. The whole-body Massage airports across the country has been identified where the centres would be set up. Chair placed in Security Hold Area (SHA) is aimed at helping passengers relieve their AAI signs MoA with DM, Gaya for providing Type stress during travel. The facility since its B & D Ambulances introduction has already received accolades from passengers, as it is a welcome break away during hectic travel and schedules. Breastfeeding suites for moms

With a view to provide medical facilities in the remote villages of Gaya, authorities at has signed anMoA with DM, Gaya for providing four Type B Ambulances & one Type D Advance Life Support Ambulance under the CSR scheme on May 24, 2019 at Gaya Collectorate. Procured at a total cost of Rs. 89,59,604, all the Ambulances will be handed over to Civil Surgeon, Gaya within 6 months after completion of all the formalities.

Revamped TFS lounge at Changing with the times, new exclusive Chennai Airport breastfeeding suites were introduced at Refurbished TFS lounge was opened in Chennai Airport on April 12, 2019. Chennai International Terminal (T4) departure Security Airport now has four new breastfeeding suites Hold Area (SHA) at Chennai Airport on April available to simplify the travel experience 22, 2019. The lounge has live food counters for moms. These suites are conveniently serving hot dishes besides providing dedicated located in check-in and the Security Hold area for business class passengers. Further, Areas (SHA) at International and Domestic to meet peak hour passenger traffic, seating terminals for women passengers and there capacity has been augmented with some are plans to increase more suites gauging the majestic ambience to go with it. response from passengers.

7 The ‘Weight’ is over Safety rules are your Now on, passengers travelling from Chennai best tools Airport can forget the excess luggage woes while they travel. ‘Gati’, the courier and distribution services firm has launched its outlet at Chennai Domestic Departure on May 13, 2019 to cater to passengers with excess baggage. This facility, the first of its kind in AAI run airports, allows passengers to ship any volume of baggage all over India at affordable rates (Rs. 25/kg). The facility available for the use of the general public as well, has garnered positive reviews already. Indulge in finding the best deals A Safety Campaign Week was organized at Chennai Airport from May 27, 2019 to May 30, 2019. The safety week was aimed at sensitising work force on the prime importance of Safety at work place and elsewhere. The campaign week had sessions on a host of topics extending from aviation safety to general travel safety guidelines and precautions, led by the expert hands. Senior officials of AAI, stakeholders and airlines participated in the campaign. The The new retail facility (master concessionaire) with more than 20 outlets has come up at safety week organized in collaboration Chennai Airport Domestic SHA for the convenience of passengers from April 17, 2019. A with ‘Bhadra’ and ‘Etihad Airways’ saw similar facility is expected to be established shortly in New Int.Terminal as well. From top participation of employees, airlines and selling brands to books, there are choices aplenty for passengers to shop while they travel. other stake holders for various sessions. AAI Chennai team wins first prize in Hindi drama competition ‘Insaniyath Ek Tijarath’, -a drama presented by Chennai team has won the first prize in the Hindi drama competition conducted jointly by Chennai Town Official Language Implementation committee(TOLIC) and Airports Authority of India (AAI) on May 17, 2019. Six PSUs participated in the competition and CPCIL came first runner up and BSNL claimed the second runner up titles respectively for their impressive plays. Ms. Aruna, Mgr. (Ops.), Chennai Airport was adjudged best actor (female). The prizes were distributed by Shri R.D. Nazeem, IAS (Chairman, Chennai TOLIC -PSU).

8 JANUARY-MARCH 2019

Pawan Kumar Ravindra Kr. Jakhar Satish Kumar Abha Singh Sanjay S. Bangar Rajesh Ahirwar Priti Tiwari Jr. Executive (ATC) Supdt. (HR) AGM (Fin.) Supdt. (HR) Senior Attendant Manager Manager (CC) Jaipur Airport Amritsar Airport Varanasi Airport (House) SG (Communication) Kolkata Airport Indore Airport

Ram Lal Thakur Ajay Kumar Sahoo S. K. Podder, Manish Kumar Pranoy Roy Sooraj Tripathi Asstt. General Attendant (Engg. AGM (Civil) Manager (Civil) JE (Civil) Manager (ATC) Manager (Opr.) Electrical) Bagdogra Airport Bagdogra Airport Port Blair Airport Kolkata Airport Bhubneswar Airport

Jasbir Singh Manoj P. Singh Magdali Kachhap A.J. Hapadgaraha Vishal Ranjan V. Bala Krishnan Jr. Executive (Tech) Manager Attendant AGM (ATC) AGM (ATC) AGM (Engg. Civil) Raipur Airport (Airport Opr.) (House Keeping) Ranchi Airport Patna Airport Chennai Airport Ranchi Airport Ranchi Airport

Shivkaran Potaliya H. Girish Kumar Katam Hari Prasad Simi. V. Bino Babu N. Jeyamurugan Manager (Civil) AGM (ATM) JE (HR) Manager Manager Supervisor (W/S) Trichy Airport Trivandrum Airport Hyderabad Airport (Engg-Civil) (Engg-Civil) Tuticorin Airport Mangaluru Airport

Vaddepally Rajeshwar K. Jayakrishnan Padma Priya R. Majo. K. J. S. Renuka K. Mohan AGM (Engg-Civil) Sr. Superintendent Asst. (O) Manager (ATC) Asst. Manager (HR) Superviosr (HR) (MM) RHQ SR Coimbatore Airport Coimbatore Airport Coimbatore Airport Calicut Airport

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