Bill to regulate major airports
The government has proposed to set up an independent Regulatory Authority - Airport Economic Regulatory Authority (AERA).
By PTI |
NEW DELHI: The government has proposed to set up an independent Regulatory Authority - Airport Economic Regulatory Authority (AERA) - with an aim to create a level playing field and healthy competition amongst all major airports, Rajya Sabha was told on Tuesday.
This was stated by the Minister of State for Civil Aviation Praful Patel in a written reply.
For this, AERA Bill 2007 has since been introduced in Lok Sabha on September 5 this year.
Tourists: In order to attract foreign tourists, National Aviation Company of India Limited has launched special holiday packages known as AirIndia Flyaways. These packages are saleable in domestic as well as international markets, he said.
A-380: It is planned the new Hyderabad international airport at Shamshabad will be A-380 compatible. While there are plans to upgrade Chennai and Kolkata airports, Delhi and Mumbai airports are being upgraded by joint venture companies for A-380 compatibility, Patel said.
Foreigners: Security clearance of foreign crew and engineers is necessary before they can be allowed to operate and maintain Indian registered aircraft. Further director and chairman or CEO of the organisation seeking no objection certificate are also required to be security cleared, he said.
Levy: International flights are levied 33 per cent more than domestic flights for landing and terminal navigation landing charges (TNLC) at international airports. At domestic airports also landing and TNLC are higher for international flights, he said.
This was stated by the Minister of State for Civil Aviation Praful Patel in a written reply.
For this, AERA Bill 2007 has since been introduced in Lok Sabha on September 5 this year.
Tourists: In order to attract foreign tourists, National Aviation Company of India Limited has launched special holiday packages known as AirIndia Flyaways. These packages are saleable in domestic as well as international markets, he said.
A-380: It is planned the new Hyderabad international airport at Shamshabad will be A-380 compatible. While there are plans to upgrade Chennai and Kolkata airports, Delhi and Mumbai airports are being upgraded by joint venture companies for A-380 compatibility, Patel said.
Foreigners: Security clearance of foreign crew and engineers is necessary before they can be allowed to operate and maintain Indian registered aircraft. Further director and chairman or CEO of the organisation seeking no objection certificate are also required to be security cleared, he said.
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Levy: International flights are levied 33 per cent more than domestic flights for landing and terminal navigation landing charges (TNLC) at international airports. At domestic airports also landing and TNLC are higher for international flights, he said.
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