Getting aircraft serviced in India could become 25-30 per cent cheaper than now, if the draft aviation policy's proposals on maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) delivers.
Announced by the Ministry of Civil Aviation in October, the draft policy could alter the business potential of MRO of aircraft in India if exploited properly. If approved, aircraft would be allowed to come to India for 180 days without any permission.
Till now, the ministry has refused to allow aircraft to come into India for more than 15 days without a cumbersome approval process from the directorate-general of civil aviation (DGCA). The process usually takes 30 days.
As MRO work takes about 30 to 60 days, getting this approval is essential for any aircraft coming to India for refurbishment. As a result, most airlines chose Malaysia, Dubai, Jordan, Sri Lanka, Singapore and Hong Kong over India, though it has the technical capability and could provide competitive rates.
14/11/15 Anjuli Bhargava/Business Standard
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Announced by the Ministry of Civil Aviation in October, the draft policy could alter the business potential of MRO of aircraft in India if exploited properly. If approved, aircraft would be allowed to come to India for 180 days without any permission.
Till now, the ministry has refused to allow aircraft to come into India for more than 15 days without a cumbersome approval process from the directorate-general of civil aviation (DGCA). The process usually takes 30 days.
As MRO work takes about 30 to 60 days, getting this approval is essential for any aircraft coming to India for refurbishment. As a result, most airlines chose Malaysia, Dubai, Jordan, Sri Lanka, Singapore and Hong Kong over India, though it has the technical capability and could provide competitive rates.
14/11/15 Anjuli Bhargava/Business Standard
