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Tuesday, 3 February 2015

Raju assures all help to domestic aviation to resolve issues

New Delhi: Civil Aviation Minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju today assured all help to the industry in resolving issues being faced by the domestic aviation sector and called for fast-tracked decisions to spur growth.

Air travel has a multiplying effect on the economy and, therefore, decisions should be made to allow the sector to grow to its full potential, he said during a pre-budget consultation meeting with industry representatives.


The different wings of the government will come together to find the solution to the problems faced by the industry, Raju said, according to an official release.

He said the deliberations and suggestions put across by the industry would help the government identify the challenges posed to growth of the civil aviation sector.

At the same time, the industry's suggestions would also help the government in finding ways to address those challenges, the Minister said.

Issues such as updating of standards for security equipment, establishment of a green channel for maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) equipment and allocation of appropriate funds for air navigation facilities, came up for discussion during the meeting, the release said.
03/05/15 Business Standard

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