State Minister for Civil Aviation Jayant Sinha expressed concern over the lack of experienced pilots across the country. The officials from the ministry discussed about the importance of the second airport in Kolkata, in a recent meeting.
In a press conference on Monday, the State Minister for Civil Aviation and Transport talked about the requirements for pilots. He stated, small airport is not commercially successful because of lack of skilled pilots. Another airport is required in Calcutta, the minister added. He said, "Kolkata requires another airport and for this reason there is a need of one thousand hectares. The state government will take decision on the issue of land. The second airport will be built in Kolkata."