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Bengaluru International airport expansion work on fast pace

T1 Exterior
T1 Exterior

ENARADA,Bangalore, July 24, 2013:

Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) today released an update on the T1 expansion work currently in progress.

The work is being undertaken alongside a fully operational airport and will be made available in phases starting October 2013.

New AOCC
New AOCC

New AOCC
Located at the east section of the terminal on the pier, the new airport operational control Centre (AOCC) was recently inspected by the Mr. G V Sanjay Reddy, MD of BIAL for its readiness.

The AOCC is aided with technologically advanced processes to enable faster and quicker decision in real time and comes equipped with a video wall to enable operators to have a common real-time information projection at a common visible area.

Check in Trials
Check in Trials

Facilities go into trials
Trials on the check-in counters together with the trials on check-in bags with simulated passengers and flights have been initiated in collaboration with the airlines. Currently work on the check-in baggage make up process and security screening is in progress. These Bi-weekly trials are to ensure that the new infrastructure is ready for operation as planned.

On the airside, the painting of the jet blast fence (a safety device that redirects the high energy exhaust from a jet engine to prevent damage and injury to people, equipment and other aircraft ) is underway and the modifications in the existing terminal are proceeding at a fairly good pace along with the works in the expanded areas of the terminal.

While the installation of elevators on the western side is completed, the glass façade works are substantially completed across the expanded terminal.

Flight Mural
Flight Mural

Art installation at the airport
BIAL aims to create an experience and believes that it is more meaningful when the airports architecture reflects the spirit of the South. Passengers arriving at the airport can now view the Yusuf Arakkal’s ‘flight mural’, which is installed at Domestic Arrival corridor.

Speaking about the installation Mr. G V Sanjay Reddy said “The Bengaluru International Airport is more than just a transit point for travellers entering/leaving the South of India. Art gives a reason to pause and appreciate the softer side of the region, evoking meaning and purpose while adding to the overall experience at the terminal.”

The state-of-the art expanded terminal will showcase art installations by various eminent artists in India and are currently being shaped.

The design of the Terminal expansion takes into account existing core strengths i.e. short walkways, ease and convenience of usage, linear flow and flexible design. Once expanded, the terminal will more than double the current floor space. It will have more check-in counters, seating areas, a large security hold area and added aerobridges.

The radiant interiors and exteriors are being designed to mirror the rich culture of Karnataka and the vibrant colors of the Garden City. Bengaluru International Airport, is also revamping its commercial blueprint to encourage every traveller to take back a memory.

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