CONTENT

Introduction
Mission Of Civil Aviation Policy
Objectives Of Civil Aviation Policy
summarize

INTRODUCTION
v The Civil Aviation Ministry is evolving a draft Civil Aviation

Policy that it contributes significantly to the process of

development of the country with as a result of enhanced
productivity and efficiency in the movement of goods and
services by providing access to safe, secure and affordable Air
services and world class infrastructure facilities.

v The contribution of Civil Aviation sector in providing

employment opportunities directly, indirectly and induced is

immense. This sector gives fascinating opportunities to an array
of industries such as Airports, Airlines, Cargo, MRO, Ground
Handling, ANS, Retail business, Real Estate etc.

MISSION OF CIVIL AVIATION POLICY

vThe main aim of the Civil Aviation Policy is to

maintain a competitive Civil Aviation Environment

which ensures safety and security in accordance
with international standards, promotes efficient,
cost effective and orderly growth of air transport
and contributes to social and economic
development of the country.

OBJECTIVES OF CIVIL AVIATION POLICY

vThe objectives of this Civil Aviation Policy are the

creation and continued facilitation of a competitive

and service oriented Civil Aviation Environment in
which:
Safe, efficient, reliable and widespread quality air transport
services are provided at reasonable prices.
There exists a well-defined regulatory framework catering
to changing needs and circumstances.
Private participation is encouraged and opportunities
created for investors to realize adequate returns on their
investments.

 Recognizing that aviation today is an important element of

infrastructure, rapid upgradation of airport infrastructure to

world class with priority to the busiest airports and those
handling international flights.
Recognizing that transportation of air cargo is vital to the
economic growth of the country, creation and development of
specific infrastructure for air transportation of cargo and
express cargo is encouraged.
Modernization of Air Navigation Services (ANS)
The role of aviation support services like human resource
development, maintenance facilities and manufacture of aircraft
is very important, as these are the backbone of civil aviation
services. These services should be available in state-of-art
condition in adequate supply in accordance with demand. For
this, the role of private sector needs to be emphasised.

 Rationalizing the cost of Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF).

Tourism Policy
As Civil Aviation and Tourism are very much inter-connected, the
comprehensive 'Tourism Policy' should encompass Civil Aviation aspects
and ensure integrated growth of both the sectors.

Aviation University / Training Infrastructure.

Standards and guidelines for training institutions will be prescribed and
enforced by CAA.
Private sector participation will be encouraged in training institution
for pilots, maintenance personnel, security staff and air-traffic
controllers.

TO SUMMARIZE, THE PROPOSED CIVIL AVIATION

POLICY SHOULD ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING
IMPORTANT ISSUES:
A well structured national aviation policy is need of the hour and should
address the following:
v Ensure all future airport projects under PPP model.
v Ensure setting up of an investor friendly Regulatory regime.
v Allowing private participation in all the areas of Civil Aviation sector.
v Promote an integrated transport system in the country.
v A well structured policy for planned development of Airports, Cargo,

Hub, MRO, Aerotropolis, R&D, General Aviation and Aviation University

etc.