Bhubaneswar :Odisha’s first Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facility will come up in Bhubaneswar soon. This would mark a major leap in creating aviation‑linked economic ecosystems in the State.
Odisha government’s Commerce & Transport department has completed all formalities for establishing the MRO facility here at Biju Patnak International Airport.
Under the State government’s New Destination Policy, Odisha’s aviation wings have spread significantly both globally and domestically. A total of 13 new international and domestic flight services have been operationalised under the New Destination Policy, opening new corridors for trade, tourism, and regional integration. On the international front, direct flights from Bhubaneswar to Dubai and Abu Dhabi have positioned Odisha on the global aviation map, strengthening diaspora ties and unlocking global market access. Domestically, routes such as Jharsuguda–Mumbai, Jharsuguda–Hyderabad, Bhubaneswar–Goa, Bhubaneswar–Dehradun, and Bhubaneswar–Port Blair, among others, have enhanced connectivity to tribal regions, industrial zones, and key tourist destinations. These services are further supported by the operationalisation of regional airstrips at Jeypore, Rourkela, Utkela, and Rangeilunda under the UDAN scheme, ensuring seamless last‑mile connectivity.
In a significant step forward, the proposed Puri Airport project has achieved a major milestone with the launch of the Interactive Colour Coded Zoning Map (CCZM) on NOCAS 2.0. This transformative digital tool enables online height clearance processing, ensuring that aviation planning is integrated with safe urban development, regulated infrastructure growth, and environmental safeguards. The incorporation of CCZM for Puri is a pioneering move, enhancing regulatory efficiency and setting the stage for a well‑planned and sustainable airport development in the spiritual capital of Odisha
Further strengthening its futuristic outlook, the Odisha government is also in the process of formulating a dedicated Drone Policy and fast‑tracking land allotment for airport infrastructure, reinforcing its mission to build a resilient and innovation‑driven aviation ecosystem according to Commerce & Transport Department.
