{
  "id": 8080984,
  "title": "CIAL to prepare master plan for next 25 yearsof development",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/cial-to-prepare-master-plan-for-next-25-yearsof-development",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-17T18:52:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/cial-to-unveil-development-master-plan-for-next-25-years/article71475741.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL) will draft a comprehensive master plan to guide the airport's growth over the next 25 years, officials revealed. This strategic document will coincide with the 25th anniversary of the airport company and will encompass various aspects of development, including airside, terminal, cargo, landside, connectivity, utilities, commercial expansion, and sustainability. The consultancy for preparing the master plan has been awarded a budget of ₹7.83 crore, with a deadline of ten months. The plan will not only consider the requirements for future land growth but also involve a detailed analysis of a 25-year aviation demand forecast. Furthermore, a feasibility study for a second runway and associated taxiway/apron infrastructure will be conducted. Additionally, a business and development strategy for a next-generation Cargo Village and a dedicated heliport, encompassing terminal infrastructure, hangars, and connectivity, will be evaluated.",
  "summary": "The plan to cover development across airside, terminal, cargo, landside, connectivity, utilities, commercial expansion and sustainability, while also anticipating land requirements for future growth",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}