Indian Bizav Group Welcomes Aircraft Importation Changes
AINALERTS » MARCH 26, 2013 by NEELAM MATHEWS March 26, 2013, 3:15 PM A statement by India’s ministry of civil aviation on Thursday has eased norms for import of all aircraft into the country. The government’s Aircraft Acquisition Committee ( AAC )–which was set up some five months ago, headed by the minister of civil aviation and responsible for clearance of every aircraft imported into the country–has also been abolished, “as it is no [longer] relevant,” said the statement. The now-ditched policy required civil aviation minister Ajit Singh to approve each aircraft import request personally, leading to serious delays for operators. In January, approximately 50 requests for aircraft purchases were on hold, awaiting approval by the minister. “An initial no objection certificate ( NOC ) and in-principle approval for acquisition of aircraft will still be required from the [ministry of civil aviation], as this...