Focus of National Civil Aviation Policy 2016
Q. Which of the following is/are true regarding National Civil Aviation Policy 2016?
1) The requirement of 5 years of domestic flying for starting international operations is removed.
2) Regional connectivity has been given prime focus.- Published on 16 Jun 16a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: Both 1 and 2
- The 5/20 rule for commencement of international flight in operation since 2004 is replaced by a formulation which provides a level playing field and allows airlines, both new and old, to commence international operations provided they continue to meet some obligation for domestic operation.
- All airlines can commence international operations provided they deploy 20 aircraft or 20% of total capacity (in term of average number of seats on all departures put together), whichever is higher, for domestic operations.
- This is the first time since independence that an integrated Civil Aviation Policy has been brought out by the Ministry. The centre-piece of the policy is to make regional air connectivity a reality. The policy aims to take flying to the masses by making it affordable and convenient. It is enabling Indians to fly at Rs. 2,500 per hour under Regional Connectivity Scheme at unserved airports
