Mumbai: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for government and industry to join forces on a series of projects to enhance safety, security and efficiency in India. These would align with IATA's calls for improved infrastructure, cost reduction and a relief from excessive taxation.
"I propose a series of projects to enhance the safety, security and efficiency of Indian aviation. The interests of government and industry are aligned. Aviation and aviation-related tourism drives 1.5% of India's GDP and supports jobs for 1.8% of the workforce. A stronger aviation sector will be a catalyst for even wider economic benefits," said Tony Tyler, IATA's Director General and CEO, in his keynote address at the inaugural India Aviation Day earlier this month.
31/03/13 Chinmayi Shalya/Times of India
