Concerns over Aviation Policy

Times Now has learnt that the Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel's pet project -- a policy statement to lay the groundwork for the aviation sector by 2020 -- has run into problems with the Ministry of Defence.
Defence Ministry has vetoed the Civil Aviation Ministry's move to even frame such a policy without the views of the ministry and the Indian Air Force (IAF).
Indian Air Force (IAF), meanwhile, has reiterated that utilization of airspace should be dictated by a National Aviation Policy not just a Civil Aviation Policy.
The Ministry of Home Affairs has categorically reiterated that it is not in favour of allowing foreign airlines to do self-handling or even private independent ground handling service providers. While the Commerce Ministry has put forth its demand that the Civil Aviation Policy should address cargo concerns especially for agricultural produce.
The Union Finance Ministry has objected to recommendations on taxation on Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) as an encroachment on its turf. Planning Commission has also raised objection to waiving of airport and navigation charges for private airlines flying to smaller towns.
26/06/07 Times Now.tv

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Categories: General Aviation Jun 2007