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involved. The biannual Customer Best Practices for a New different service providers. Airlines
Service Index conducted by AAI including Air India and Star Air,
ranked Jamnagar Airport at number Airport handling agencies such as Kalinga
12 and this was a good accolade to A new airport should prioritize and AIASL, and fuelling agents
receive for the hard work.” passenger experience by using like Jio-BP and IOCL are a few of
technology for safety and security the service providers for Jamnagar
Maintenance and and adopt sustainable practices to Airport.

Sustainability reduce the environmental impact.
Routine checks and repairs This way, a new airport can define Cleaning and Sanitation
its role as a hub for connectivity,
combined with advanced innovation, and sustainability. Regular cleaning and sanitation
technologies and green practices, practices ensure an all-round clean
offer a good strategic approach to Smart Solutions environment within the airport
airport maintenance. premises. Cleaning frequency
Advanced traffic management
Service providers prioritize systems improve traffic flow is increased during high-profile
safety and efficient operations and safety within the airport events to ensure compliance with
through regular inspections premises. Smart logistics solutions hygiene protocols.
and infrastructure maintenance ensure efficient handling and With attention to detail and
such as Terminal, Apron, and transportation of goods. Sustainable adherence to global standards,
parking facilities. Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) options and Jamnagar Airport has successfully
practices are implemented the usage of electric vehicles for ensured the smooth functioning of
through energy-efficient lighting, ground transportation are some critical facilities. The commitment
waste management, and water options currently explored by AAI to prioritize sustainability and best
conservation measures, to reduce and its stakeholders. practices enables Jamnagar Airport
the environmental impact. to navigate new challenges
Airport Traffic and in the aviation
Hygiene and Cleanliness Service Providers space.
Touchless automatic sensor-
based taps in washrooms and Roughly 600 passengers travel
urinals, touchless hand driers, and through the Jamnagar airport,
automatic air fresheners are some daily. Ground handling,
of the technologies introduced to security, airlines, and
enhance commuters’ experience. retail operators
Regular inspections and audits are engaged
ensure stringent standards are through
followed for food safety and
washroom hygiene.

Sustainability Goals
Jamnagar Airport has worked
tirelessly through various
initiatives and partnerships to
fulfil AAI’s goal of reaching
net-zero emissions by 2025.
Jamnagar Airport has
achieved the target of
100% Renewal Energy
(RE) by switching to
Green Power Tariff from
August-2023, thereby
contributing to reduce
carbon footprint,
conserve water, and
promote ESG.

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