AAI spent INR 796 crore on 101 airport repairs, a 20% increase from the previous year.

AAI spent INR 796 crore on 101 airport repairs and maintenance in the last fiscal year, up 20% from the previous year. Maintenance costs have risen since 2021-22. No maintenance funds were spent on 20 of the 121 AAI airports. Following structural collapses, Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol directed airport operators to conduct third-party audits and evaluations before monsoons. AAI's capital expenditure plan for 2019-20 to 2024-25 is over INR 91,000 crore for airport development.

August 04, 2024
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