Thursday, September 20, 2018

Vistara’s overseas plan will not get derailed due to CBI probe

New DelhI: The ongoing CBI probe into the relaxation of overseas flying norms in which low-cost carrier AirAsia India is embroiled, will not impact full service carrier Vistara’s application to ply on international routes, a senior government official said on Wednesday.

Civil aviation secretary RN Choubey said the inquiry is not an obstacle for Vistara, a joint venture between Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines, getting approvals under 0/20 rule as laid down in the national civil aviation policy of 2016.

“We are going to go by what law says. If an airline fulfills the minimum 20 aircraft criteria it is eligible to fly abroad. The case (CBI inquiry) will not come in the way. We will deal with Vistara’s application on merits,” Choubey told FE.

The CBI is probing alleged kickbacks to government officials to facilitate dilution of the 5/20 rule during the tenure of the United Progressive Alliance government. Under this provision, an Indian carrier required domestic flying experience of five years and minimum 20 aircraft on local routes to fly abroad.
20/09/18 Arun Nayal/Financial Express

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