U.S. aviation body allows more airline services from India

Bangalore: Now, more airlines from India will be able to launch services to U.S. as the country continues to remain in the Category I status of the U.S. based Federal Aviation Authority International Aviation Safety Program. The Category I status will also allow the existing airlines to add more flights.
Before permitting a foreign airline to operate in the U.S., FAA backed by the U.S. legislation conducts an audit of the concerned country's Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)/ DGCA to ensure its capability for providing safety certification and continuing oversight on its international carriers.
The audit is conducted under an "International Aviation Safety Assessment Programme' (IASA) and focuses on the country's ability to adhere to standards and recommended practices of International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) for aircraft operations and maintenance. FAA scrutinized the documentary evidences presented by DGCA and concluded that not only does India continue to meet FAA's IASA Category-1 status but is also considered to be a 'role model' and plays a leadership role for other nations in the Asia region in civil aviation sector, said a statement.
09/07/10 Silicon India

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Categories: Foreign Jul 2010, New Jul 2010