India, Oct. 7 -- The night-landing facility at Belora Airport in Amravati is expected to become operational by the end of November 2026, paving the way for additional flight services, including a proposed direct connection to Pune, officials said on Tuesday.

Maharashtra Airport Development Company (MADC) vice-chairman and managing director Deepak Kapoor said the development is expected to give airlines greater flexibility in scheduling flights and help expand the airport's limited route network.

According to officials, the process of starting a direct Amravati-Pune flight is in its final stage.

The proposed route is likely to benefit business travellers, students, patients and families travelling between western Vidarbha and Pune, a ma...