"It was a wonderful experience interacting with you and appreciate the way you have planned and executed the whole publication process within the agreed timelines.”
Subrat SaurabhAuthor of Kuch Woh Pal
Airport Master planning is purely a specialised technical subject, however considering that airport operation embraces various infrastructure elements having diversified functions & the integration of all such elements for optimized utilization is an Art.
The current book “Journey of Civil Aviation in India” s the beginning of your expedition unfolding the history of Civil Aviation in India. The long-term master planning is all about predicting the future to cope the emerging traffic needs. The study of historical developments always provide substantial knowledge to guide & understand the key factors affecting the development. This book describes the process of commencement & development of commercial flights & airports in India under the direct control of the Central Government for almost 60 years. It explains as to how the first wave of airline privatisation in 1990’s revolutionised Civil Aviation followed by privatisation of airports in the country. It explains the initiatives taken by the Government of India to promote growth of the sector & the required infrastructure for the purpose. The major organisations responsible for regulating the sector are enumerated with their brief role. The details about the present & planned aviation infrastructure is also provided in this book.
Rajesh Jethwani
Rajesh Jethwani is Civil Engineering graduate from MNIT Bhopal with MBA in Project Management. He is the elected Fellow & Chartered Engineer affiliated with “The Institution of Engineers (India)”. He is also a Ph. D Scholar of DY Patil University, Mumbai. He is an enthusiastic veteran in Airport Process Management with more than 31 years of experience in Civil Aviation Industry.
He has a vast working experience in all the disciplines of airport development including planning, design, regulations, construction, operations & management. He started his professional career as part of the first batch of engineers with AAI appointed in 1989. By virtue of his leadership qualities, positive attitude, keen learning skills & collaborative approach, he was honoured to spearhead many of prestigious Airport development projects.
Rajesh Jethwani is well versed with ICAO SARP’s, Civil Aviation Requirements promulgated by DGCA regarding aerodrome standards & licensing coupled with airport security requirement specified by BCAS. He has through command & understanding of Airport operational & passenger facilitation requirements, including land-acquisition, apart from Airport operational techniques & ORAT management. He has wide exposure to evaluate technical feasibility of the airport projects with analysis of financial-viability. He has also been associated with many other major prestigious International airport projects including Bangalore & Navi Mumbai.
He is a passionate writer and always desires to share his experience and knowledge with the young generation to guide them to success. Finally, his cherished dream comes true, as he harnessed his wide knowledge & skills acquired during his vivid industry experience of more than 31years in the Civil Aviation Industry to complete his first book titled – “Aerodrome Master Planning & Design Principles”, in June’20. The kindle version of the book is available on amazon.com & Paperback version available on notionpress.com.
He aspires to continue sharing knowledge to develop awareness amongst the young generation, about the Civil Aviation Industry. His aim is to impart comprehensive knowledge amongst the interested fraternity on the subject of Aerodrome standards & regulations and get skilled in Airport Master planning, Design, Management & Operations. The subject of Airport planning & design
