India and Brazil on Tuesday signed a bilateral air service agreement to increase air connectivity, which is expected to boost tourism and strengthen exchanges between the people of the two countries.
The agreement signed here by Minister of Overseas Indian Affairs and Civil Aviation Vayalar Ravi and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Brazil Antonio de Aguiar Patriota allows both the countries to designate any number of airlines on reciprocal basis, unlike in the past when only one airline each was allowed.
The designated airlines would be able to operate a maximum of 21 flights per week in each direction with a plane not exceeding the capacity of a Boeing 747 from any point in each other's territory, via any intermediate point and beyond to any point, said a statement from Civil Aviation Ministry.
Presently, no designated airlines from both the countries are operating.
The designated airlines would be allowed to set up their offices in each other's country.
The new bilateral agreement paves the way for increased air connectivity between both countries and has the potential to spur trade investment, tourism and strengthening the cultural exchange between India and Brazil.
08/03/11 PTI/Rediff.com
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