Hyderabad, April 2 -- The Ministry of Defence has granted in-principle approval for the Telangana government's proposal to develop Adilabad Airport for civil operations.

The Indian Air Force (IAF), after examining the request, has agreed to allow civilian aircraft operations while also considering future plans to set up a training establishment at the location.

In an official letter to the Telangana government's Special Chief Secretary of the Transport, Roads, and Buildings Department, the IAF suggested that the airfield be developed as a joint-user airport with the Airports Authority of India (AAI).

This would require AAI to acquire contiguous land for a civil terminal, aircraft parking apron, and supporting infrastructure.

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