The Air Odisha, a private carrier, would soon start its operation in the State, most probably next month.The regional private carrier would be able to start operations after the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) give its nod. Sources said several nine-seater planes of the Air Odisah would fly to Konark, Jeypore, Jharsuguda, Rourkela and Brahmapur from the Biju Patnaik International Airport. The airline has already opened its kiosk at the airport.
“The intra-State air connectivity is soon going to get a boost with the Air Odisha deciding to start service again,” said Airport Director Sharad Kumar. Meanwhile, on Saturday the airport authorities conducted a security mock drill in the core area of the airport in order to strengthen its capacity to avoid any adverse eventuality ahead of the Nabakalebar rush.