The Defence Ministry has agreed to allow civilian aircraft to fly in "restricted" airspace when it is not in use -- a move which, once implemented, would help cut flying time besides reducing costs for the carriers.
Domestic carrier SpiceJet has already operated a test flight as part of the validation exercise in this regard. As of now, approximately 60% of Indian airspace is open for Indian civil aviation to fly in, while the rest is restricted airspace for the defence establishment to operate.
11/06/15 PTI/dna
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Domestic carrier SpiceJet has already operated a test flight as part of the validation exercise in this regard. As of now, approximately 60% of Indian airspace is open for Indian civil aviation to fly in, while the rest is restricted airspace for the defence establishment to operate.
11/06/15 PTI/dna
