Airports Authority of India (AAI) is hopeful of commencing operations at Jalgaon, Solapur and Kolhapur airports by September, 2017. These airports would operate under the Centre’s regional connectivity scheme. Jalgaon and Kolhapur airports are managed by the Airports Authority of India (AAI) while MADC owns and operates the Solapur airport. Certain security aspects are being addressed to commence operations.