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- The new terminal at Vijayawada International Airport in Gannavaram is expected to be completed by October 2026 and inaugurated shortly after, according to Airport Director M. Lakshmi Kantha Reddy.
- The Airports Authority of India awarded the contract to a new contractor in June, and the terminal will have multi-level operations, six aerobridges, modern technology, and upgraded passenger amenities with room for future expansion.
- The airport currently handles 22 flights and about 2,000 passengers daily, and officials discussed adding direct Dubai flights, a hub-and-spoke model for international travel, new Fly91 flights to Tirupati, and dedicated cargo facilities.
- Better airport infrastructure is seen by local industry bodies like AP Chambers as important for regional growth.
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- Completion and inauguration of the new terminal by October 2026
- Approval and launch of direct flights to Dubai and a hub-and-spoke international model
- Plans to convert the existing terminal or build an integrated cargo terminal
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M. Lakshmi Kantha Reddy
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“The new terminal of Vijayawada International Airport at Gannavaram is expected to be ready by October and inaugurated within days of its completion”
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The new terminal of Vijayawada International Airport at Gannavaram is expected to be ready by October and inaugurated within days of its completion , Airport Director M. Lakshmi Kantha Reddy said on Friday. Speaking at an interactive meeting organised by AP Chambers at its Vijayawada office, Mr. Reddy said the Airports Authority of India (AAI) awarded the contract…
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Named India · Vijayawada International Airport · Airports Authority of India · AP Chambers · B. Raja Sekhar · Fly91 · M. Lakshmi Kantha Reddy · Potluri Bhaskara Rao · Subbarao Ravuri
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