T.N. government writes to PM Modi seeking to change the operator of Chennai airport

In a significant development, Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking to change the operator of the Chennai airport. Unhappy with a few aspects of the airport, the State has asked the Centre to bring in an operator other than the Airports Authority of India (AAI), sources said.

In the letter sent in August, the State government has said Tamil Nadu has been industry-friendly, making consistent efforts to attract business and investment; hence, better management of the airport is of paramount importance, sources said. “The letter has highlighted that be it passenger volume, aircraft movement, or cargo volume, the Chennai airport needs significant improvement. Such a business-friendly State needs an excellent airport. The State government hence wants a change in the operator,” a source said.