SAIL Approves Transfer of Rourkela Airport to AAI, Clearing Path for Major Expansion Rourkela: 11/7(SatyaNewsAlert) In a landmark development, the Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) has approved the transfer of 140 acres existing land of Rourkela Airport to the Airports Authority of India (AAI). The decision is expected to accelerate the modernization and expansion of the airport, enabling improved air connectivity and supporting the operation of larger aircraft. The expansion is anticipated to boost investment, industrial growth, tourism, healthcare access, trade, and employment opportunities, while strengthening Rourkela's position as a key economic and industrial hub in eastern India. The move is being hailed as a major step toward the long-awaited development of Rourkela Airport and is expected to contribute significantly to the socio-economic progress of Rourkela and the surrounding region. #RourkelaAirport #SAIL #AAI #AirConnectivity #Odisha #Rourkela #Infrastructure #RegionalDevelopment #Aviation #EconomicGrowth