Amravati, 18 Feb (HS):- Tata Group’s Air India is

expected to start commercial pilot training at Belora Airport in Amravati in

July this year. The intake capacity of the training project is 180, which

would make Amravati an important city on India’s map. The development work at

the existing airport is in progress faster. Amravati’s training

centre will be the biggest in the state.

The project spread in 10 acres of land with a

separate administrative wing and hostel for the trainees. Maharashtra Airport

Development Company and Air India Pilot Training Centre took the initiative to develop the centre in Amravati.

The Central Aviation Ministry is likely to clear

the proposal for the passenger traffic at the Belora airport. The first flight

connecting Amravati and Mumbai by a 72-seater aircraft is expected to be

started by the end of March this year.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Ajay Vasant Mardikar