India, April 16 -- The Maharashtra government's Urban Development Department (UDD) has eased redevelopment norms for old buildings in the Mumbai Airport's funnel zone, covering areas like Santacruz, Vile Parle, Kurla, and Andheri.

The move aims to make redevelopment more feasible for buildings that are 30 years old or older and need renewal.

Mumbai Airport is also known as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport.

An air funnel zone is a flight path, similar to road lanes, in which an aircraft is supposed to be airborne. A funnel zone is defined for safety. Hence, any impediments to it can potentially endanger aviation safety, a report published in the Hindustan Times said.

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