Joint teams inspect Kochi naval base before commercial flight ops begin tomorrow
(WorldNews India)

Kochi: The Centre said on Sunday a joint team of different aviation-related bodies and CISF inspected the Kochi Naval Base, a day after announcing operation of commercial flights from the base from Monday to aid rescue efforts in Kerala. Civil aviation minister Suresh Prabhu also said the watch hour at Vijayawada and Begumpet airports has been extended to facilitate relief operations by IAF aircraft. Watch hour refers the period during which the airport remains open for operation. “A Joint team comprising representatives from DGCA, BCAS, CISF, AAI and...