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Six key points of focus in new Civil Aviation Policy
The Aviation Policy which is likely to be cleared by the Cabinet on Wednesday includes aspects such as regional connectivity, 5/20 norm, raising the FDI limit, permits and more.
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Union Civil Aviation Minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju at Parliament in New Delhi on May 9, 2016. Photo: IANS
The new Civil Aviation Policy which is likely to get a clearance from the cabinet on Wednesday will make several changes.
Here are 6 key points which may be covered in the 22 chapters of the new Civil Aviation Policy.
1. Regional Connectivity and connecting TIER 2 and TIER 3 cities may b e capped with a fare cost of Rs 2,500 per ticket.
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2. Removal of 5/20 norm for international flights and replacing it with points system and minimum aircraft numbers (0/20 rule).
3. Promoting and facilitating India to become a hub for maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) for aircrafts. Engineering and maintenance of aircraft could be within India at a competitive price.
4. Promoting air cargo services.
5. Simplification of the purchase of aircrafts, licenses procurement from aviation regulator, Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).
6. Providing a boost for the operation of smaller or chartered aircrafts to increase tourism.
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