Question

Q22) Consider the following statements about Civil Avaiation Policy:

1. “Open skies” will be implemented on a reciprocal basis for SAARC countries only.

2.5/20 rule scrapped)

3.The DGCA will create a single window for all aviation related transactions, complaints, queries etc.)

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

• A. a) 1 and 2 only
• B. b) 2 and 3 only
• C. c) 1 and 3 only
• D. d) All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is B

b) 2 and 3 only

Answer 22: B

Explanation:
Salient features of the Policy:
i. The Viability Gap Funding (VGF) will be funded by a small levy per departure on all domestic routes other than Cat II/ Cat IIA routes,
RCS routes and small aircraft at a rate as decided by the Ministry from time to time. A detailed scheme will be put up in the Public
domain for stakeholders’ consultations.
ii. The 5/20 rule for commencement of international flight in operation since 2004 is replaced by a formulation which provides a level
playing field and allows airlines, both new and old, to commence international operations provided they continue to meet some
obligation for domestic operation. All airlines can commence international operations provided they deploy 20 aircraft or 20% of total
capacity (in term of average number of seats on all departures put together), whichever is higher, for domestic operations.
iii. The regime of bilateral rights and code share agreements will be liberalised leading to greater ease of doing business and wider
choice to passengers. “Open skies” will be implemented on a reciprocal basis for SAARC countries and countries beyond 5000 kms
from Delhi.
Necessary administrative and financial flexibility will be provided to Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) for an effective aviation
safety oversight system and for creating a transparent single-window system for all aviation safety related issues.