GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd (GHIAL) has appointed Sanjay Kumar as its new chief operating officer. Kumar will oversee all airport operations, focusing on improving efficiency and operational effectiveness at one of South and Central India’s key aviation and logistics hubs.
Kumar brings over 20 years of experience in the aviation industry, including his previous role as head and vice president of aerodrome standards, planning and capacity optimization at Delhi International Airport Ltd. He has also contributed significantly to aviation training through the GMR Aviation Academy, where he developed and delivered advanced training programs for airport operations personnel under the International Civil Aviation Organization’s TrainAir Plus initiative.
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Hyderabad International Airport serves a wide network of domestic and international destinations and is known for implementing innovative practices such as:
- Rolling out paperless e-boarding for domestic passengers.
- Introducing express security check facilities.
- Deploying IoT-enabled smart trolleys to enhance the passenger experience.
- Constructing India’s first ground support equipment tunnel for efficient and sustainable airside operations.
GMR Hyderabad International Airport is a preferred aviation and logistics hub for South and Central India, connecting passengers to a wide array of international and domestic destinations. Recognized for its innovative practices, infrastructure, and passenger-centric services, the airport has set benchmarks in the Indian aviation industry.
