"There is no provision that pilgrims should be carried by large-bodied aircraft as information develops, I've asked this question to the Ministry of Religious Affairs," he said in Banjarmasin on Monday about the results of his meeting with the relevant provisions of the Ministry of Religious Affairs about the Government of Saudi Arabia that requires large-bodied aircraft to transport prospective pilgrims.
However, the governor added, the information should still be a concern for all parties, because it is possible in coming years these provisions actually enforced.
He added, it is the obligation of PT Angkasa Pura as a manager and executive in Syamsudin Noor Airport to immediately develop by increasing the runway length to 3,500 meters, so it can be landed by large-bodied aircraft.
According to the Governor, the extension of the runway was previously fully assisted by the Provincial Government for the construction costs, but in the end there is no clear ownership of assets and contributions.
To avoid a repeat, for the further development of the airport is fully authorized to PT Angkasa Pura, and if provincial government help to smooth regulatory nature only.
Editor : Abdul Hakim Muhiddin
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