Flying norms

No decision yet on fate of 5/20 rule: Govt to airlines

Caught in a bind over the '5/20 norms' for domestic carriers to fly overseas, the government today conceded the demand of the promoters of old airlines for a "patient" hearing on the issue even as it said no decision has been taken on the fate of the regulation.

Mar 09, 2016, 17:56 PM IST

Private carriers, Tata Sons clash over overseas flying norms

The war of words between a grouping of four private Indian carriers and two new Tata Sons-invested airlines over a norm for starting international operations escalated Wednesday with the latter being accused of not acting in national interest by opposing the rule.

Feb 24, 2016, 19:50 PM IST

Civil Aviation Ministry 'tweaking' international flying norms?

The Civil Aviation Ministry is all set to "tweak" the existing norm for international flying by domestic carriers with certain riders, despite major Indian airlines favoring its continuation.

Jan 18, 2016, 23:20 PM IST