India, March 12 -- Expansion of the Pune airport at Lohegaon, improvements in cargo infrastructure, possible runway development and passenger facilities such as 'Bharat taxi' were among the key topics that Vipin Kumar, chairman, Airports Authority of India (AAI), touched upon while interacting with the media during a programme held in Pune Wednesday. Officials indicated that with growing passenger traffic and cargo demand, expansion of the airport infrastructure will play an important role in supporting Pune's aviation growth.

About the proposed expansion, Kumar said that the authority has sought around 300 acres of land from the state government for the project. He said discussions are underway with the Maharashtra government regarding ...