National Civil Aviation Policy (NCAP 2016) is government policy approved by Union Cabinet on 15 June, 2016.[1] The NCAP 2016 covers the broad policy areas, such as Regional connectivity, Safety, Air Transport Operations, 5/20 Requirement for International Operations, Bilateral traffic rights, Fiscal Support, Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul, Air-cargo, Aeronautical 'Make in India'.[2][3][4] The UDAN Scheme which was launched on April 27, 2017 by PM Narendra Modi, is a key component of the National Civil Aviation Policy (NCAP).[5][6]

The broad key features of the NCAP are:

  • VGF for operation under Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS).
  • Revival of un-served or under-served routes under RCS.
  • Introduction of a new Category 'Schedule Commuter Operator' under Commercial Air Transport Operations.
  • Rationalization of Category-I routes under Route Dispersal Guidelines (RDGs) on the basis of criteria given in NCAP 2016.
  • The requirement of 5 years and 20 aircraft for international operation has been modified to 0 years and 20 aircraft or 20% of the total capacity (in terms of average number of seats on all departure put together) whichever is higher for domestic operations.
  • Liberalization of domestic code share points in India within the framework of ASA.[7][8]

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References

  1. ↑ Jha, Somesh (15 June 2016). "Cabinet clears National Civil Aviation Policy". The Hindu.
  2. ↑ "National Civil Aviation Policy, 2016 : Salient Features". Press Information Bureau. Government of India. 15 June 2016.
  3. ↑ "Govt. clears civil aviation policy, makes flying cheaper". The Hindu. 16 June 2016.
  4. ↑ "NATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION POLICY 2O16". Make In India.
  5. ↑ "All you need to know about the UDAN scheme for low-cost, regional connectivity". The Hindu. 27 April 2017.
  6. ↑ "PM flags off UDAN flight scheme: 10 things to know". Times of India. 27 April 2017.
  7. ↑ "Govt releases National Civil Aviation Policy; impact of FDI in Aviation sector". India Infoline. 22 July 2016.
  8. ↑ "India: Aviation Law In India National Civil Aviation Policy, 2016: A Breakdown". Mondaq.com. 20 February 2017.


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