Indian GA Draws On Middle East Links
MEBA CONVENTION NEWS » DECEMBER 11, 2012 by NEELAM MATHEWS December 10, 2012, 12:00 PM As India’s general aviation sector limps back to life after temporary stagnation, Middle East companies have been reaping the results of its tax-infused, straight-laced policy on maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO). The country is fast losing the advantage of its strategic geographic position that places it midway on the vital Middle East and Southeast Asian routes that could enable faster turnarounds. Another merit in India’s favor, namely a pool of qualified engineers that speak English, is getting eroded and diluted as the workforce moves to Middle East countries. It is losing its inexpensive-labor/high-skills edge as neighbors hasten their efforts to keep up with changing trends, adopting newer technology and serving a growing base of dedicated customers. India’s inert market, tied as it is with stringent policies, has resulted in an exodus to the Middle East and Singapore of tr...