Ajith Singh to formally inaugurate Mangalore International Airport on March 18

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Mangalore, March 14, 2013

Though Mangalore Airport has been declared as an International Airport on October 4, 2012 the official inauguration of the Airport and the much awaited Cargo Complex of the Airport is scheduled for March 18, 2013. According to reliable sources, Civil Aviation minister Ajith Singh will inaugurate the airport.  Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar and Union Petroleum Minister Veerappa Moily are expected to be present on the occasion.

The cargo complex which has come up in the old terminal of Mangalore Airport at Bajpe is expected to give a major boost to imports and exports in this coastal region and with that the economic activity is sure to get a major impetus.

There is also another cause for jubilation this month end as the first flight from Saudi Arabia will commence with the direct flight from Saudi which is  scheduled to arrive at Mangalore International Airport on March 31, 2013.  Air India Express has already started booking for this Mangalore –Damam sector. This will herald direct flights from Saudi to Mangalore, fulfilling aspirations of people for a direct flight to and from Saudi.

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