New airport regulator proposed

Mumbai: The Government proposes to appoint a new airport regulator which will control issues related to airport functions.
Speaking on the sidelines of a function to launch the platinum jubilee of the national carrier Air India here on Sunday, Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation Praful Patel said the proposal would be placed before the Cabinet on Monday.
The Airport Economic Regulatory Council would be in addition to the current regulator, the Directorate-General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).
Asked whether the Government had proposed to bring in any entry barriers for newer airlines, Mr. Patel said, "we never said anything about bringing in entry barriers. We are only tightening the norms for entry of new players."
16/10/06 The Hindu

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