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- P Ravichandran, Deputy Chairman of CII Southern Region, said Chennai will need a second airport within five to ten years to support the city's economic growth and rise as a global manufacturing hub.
- He noted the existing airport can currently meet demand if its efficiency improves, but said a second airport will be necessary in the medium term, with the location choice left to the government.
- He stressed that air cargo infrastructure deserves equal or greater importance than passenger traffic, since much of Tamil Nadu's electronics output, including iPhones manufactured in the state, moves by air.
- He also urged stakeholders to give the Tamil Nadu government time to evaluate alternatives after opposition to the proposed Parandur airport project.
What to watch next
- The Tamil Nadu government's evaluation of alternative locations after the Parandur opposition
- Efficiency upgrades at the existing Chennai airport and how long they extend its capacity
- Whether future planning separates passenger and cargo operations or develops dedicated cargo terminals
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