CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -India’s largest and fourth business jet terminal commissioned at Cochin International Airport. Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurated the country’s first and biggest charter gateway – the Business Jet Terminal–at the Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL) on 10 December 2022.

Detailed explanation-2: -Kochi: The new business jet terminal at Cochin International Airport is receiving tremendous response and has achieved the major milestone of 100 flight landings since its opening on December 10, 2022. While 39 business jets landed at the terminal in December last year, the number touched 50 in January, 2023.

Detailed explanation-3: -With this, Cochin airport has become the fourth airport in the country to operate a private jet terminal. With two majestic domestic and international travel terminals, Cochin International Airport Limited(CIAL) is now home to the country’s biggest Business Jet Terminal.

Detailed explanation-4: -According to CIAL, it is now only the fourth airport in India with a dedicated terminal for business jets. The terminal is expected to provide customised services to charter and private jets. “This terminal stands unique as it is India’s first Charter Gateway.