Rampant constructions near Pune airport may put funnel zone at risk: Experts
PUNE: Civil aviation experts sought more action against rampant and illegal construction activities near Lohegaon airport, citing that flights’ funnel zone was at risk of being compromised. Referring to the Pune Municipal Corporation’s action this week against illegal under-construction buildings in the vicinity of the airport, the experts said too little was being done too late. An Indian Air Force (IAF) veteran, requesting anonymity, said rampant construction around airports couldn’t have happened without collusion. “This is a huge problem. No one is speaking about it. Collusion between law enforcers, builders, politicians and aviation officials may be one of the reasons…