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Amravati Airport Update: The long-awaited Amravati Airport will officially open today, Wednesday at 10:30 AM, with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis presiding over the inauguration. After years of planning and delays, the airport in Maharashtra is ready to commence scheduled commercial flights from Belora Airport, marking a significant milestone for the region.

Scheduled to take off at 11:30 AM, a 72-seater aircraft operated by Alliance Air will make the journey from Amravati to Mumbai, covering over 690 km in just 1 hour and 45 minutes. This new route is expected to enhance connectivity and stimulate growth in the Vidarbha region.

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Union Civil Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu will flag off the inaugural flight, attended by Chief Minister Fadnavis and various officials from the state and civil aviation ministries. The event will also celebrate the arrival of the first commercial flight from Mumbai to Amravati, alongside Air India's FTO demonstration flight.

Several dignitaries will be present, including Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, as well as Amravati’s guardian minister, Chandrashekhar Bawankule. Notable guests will also include Rajya Sabha MP Dr Anil Bonde and Amravati MP Balwant Wankhade, among others.

According to an Indian Express report, the inaugural flight is already fully booked, with all 72 seats reserved by Tuesday. The fare for the route is set at Rs 2,100, making air travel more accessible for residents. Following the inaugural flight, Alliance Air will operate regular services between Amravati and Mumbai on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Flights from Mumbai will depart at 2:30 PM and arrive in Amravati at 4:20 PM, while return flights will leave Amravati at 4:50 PM, reaching Mumbai by 6:35 PM.

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Belora Airport, located 15 kilometres from Amravati, has been developed by the Maharashtra Airport Development Company (MADC). The facility features a new 1,800×50 metre runway and essential safety features, including a Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI).

MADC Vice-Chairperson and Managing Director Swati Pandey inspected the airport last week, referring to the launch as "a new era" for the aviation sector in Maharashtra. She noted that the airport was initially developed in 1992 for non-scheduled operations but has now been transformed into a fully operational commercial hub with support from the UDAN programme and the state government.