The Delhi Airport has completed the expansion work of first phase of smart Apron of Terminal 1, Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) spokesperson said on Wednesday.
In the first phase, 19 out of 82 Code C stands have been constructed, and all of them have become operational after statutory approval from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). With this, the total number of parking stands on the T1 Apron would increase from 55 (prior to commencement of Phase 3A works) to 82, including 22 contact stands and 8 MARS stands (which can cater to both Code C and Code E aircraft).
According to DIAL officials, the new apron would help reduce air traffic congestion on the airside. “The creation of new contact stands would lead to reduction in the number of Ground Support Equipment (GSE).
