Bill to regulate major airports

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.
27/11/07 PTI/Economic Times

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Categories: Airports Nov 2007