Karnataka Govt Plans To Launch State-Owned Airline
The Karnataka government is exploring the idea of launching its own airline to bolster regional connectivity within the state. This initiative, led by Karnataka Minister for Large and Medium Industries & Infrastructure Development, M.B. Patil, signifies a shift in the management of airports within the state. Previously under the authority of the airport authority, the state government now aims to manage all future airports, with the Shivamogga airport already under their control. The proposed state-owned airline aims to stimulate economic growth in several districts and complement the ongoing construction of the Vijayapur Airport, scheduled for inauguration by April 2024. In addition to the aviation venture, the Karnataka government is pursuing various infrastructure and development projects. Plans include establishing an expansive eco-tourism park, an Aero City ‘Business Park’ near Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru, and the Bengaluru Suburban Projec...