Draft aviation policy in public domain by month-end: Civil Aviation Minister

Civil aviation ministry is expected to bring out the draft of civil aviation policy by October end for seeking comments from the stakeholders and public

Zee Media Bureau

New Delhi: The civil aviation industry can expect a fresh draft of the new policy in the public domain by this month-end for seeking views and suggestions from the industry stakeholders and others.

According to The Times of India news report, the Civil Aviation Minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju said that government would give about 10 days time to the public to give their views after which the policy would be given final shape for its implementation.

The government would give about 10 days time to stakeholders and the public at large for their suggestions on the draft policy. The new policy is expected to focus on improving air connectivity, apart from possible changes in overseas flying norms for local carriers.

Among others, the draft policy proposes to enhance regional air connectivity, rationalize jet fuel cost, promote air cargo, maintenance, repair and operations and helicopter operations and improve passenger facilitation.

The government also plans to revise the 5/20 norms, whereby domestic airlines are required to have at least five years operational experience and minimum 20 planes to fly overseas.