CM Revanth Reddy urges Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to develop Adilabad Airport with comprehensive facilities

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy met Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and sought comprehensive development of Adilabad Airport, including cargo, MRO and hangar facilities. He also requested expedited approval for a DRDO/DRDL defence project proposed at Devarakadra in Mahabubnagar.

Hyderabad: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy urged Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to develop the Adilabad Airport, which is being developed by the Indian Air Force (IAF), with comprehensive facilities. The Chief Minister met the Defence Minister in New Delhi on Monday.

During the meeting, he thanked Rajnath Singh for transferring defence land for the construction of the prestigious Gandhi Sarovar project. He assured that the State government would extend full cooperation for the expansion of the upcoming Adilabad Airport under the aegis of the Indian Air Force, considering its significance to national security and defence.

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The Chief Minister also requested the Union Minister to support the large-scale establishment of cargo, MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul) and hangar facilities alongside the Indian Air Force terminal and the Civil Aviation terminal intended for passenger convenience.

Revanth Reddy noted that some of the world’s leading airlines are currently seeking suitable locations for their hangars, partly due to recent developments in Central Asia. Highlighting that the Adilabad Airport was suitable for hangar operations, he appealed to the Defence Minister to develop the airport for the purpose.

The Chief Minister also requested Rajnath Singh to expedite approval for a key project of DRDO/DRDL at Devarakadra in Mahabubnagar, which has been identified for the establishment of the defence facility.