Who constructed Hyderabad airport?

Construction and opening (2005–2008) Rajasekhara Reddy gained power and construction began by GMR on 16 March 2005 when Sonia Gandhi laid the foundation stone. Two days prior, the Central Government had named the airport after former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, who had undergone pilot training in Hyderabad.

When was Hyderabad airport built?

Conceived as a new Gateway to South & Central India, Hyderabad Airport was commissioned in a record time of 31 months and inaugurated on March 14, 2008, with an initial capacity of 12 million passengers per annum (MPPA) and 150,000 tons of cargo handling capacity per annum.

Who named Rajiv Gandhi Stadium?

HCA however, following some negotiations by Govt, got away by paying an amount of ₹43,00,00,000, i.e. the contract price only. The ends are named Pavilion End and North End. On the retirement of VVS Laxman, the HCA decided to honour the veteran by naming the North End after him.

Why Begumpet airport is closed?

The closure of airport was based on an arrangement that a second airport can’t be operational within 150 km of a new airport, a condition that figures in all concession agreements for greenfield airports.

What is the first airport in India?

the Juhu aerodrome
It was founded in 1928 as India’s first civil aviation airport, In 1932, JRD Tata landed at the Juhu aerodrome, inaugurating India’s first scheduled commercial mail service….Juhu Aerodrome.

What is Hyderabad airport name?

Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
The Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGAI) in Hyderabad. The Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGAI) in Hyderabad.

Who founded Indian Airlines?

J. R. D. Tata
Indian Airlines/Founders