5:20 Rule

Vistara to begin overseas ops with Saarc, Gulf by H2 of 2018

"So, with the government retaining the 20-plane clause for international operations, I think we will be able to take a call only after that. Of course, we are reviewing and refining our international strategy," Vistara chief strategy and commercial officer Sanjiv Kapoor told PTI.

'Capping air fares on regional routes negative for airlines'

The new civil aviation policy has an integrated approach to take flying to the masses, but the move to cap fares for one-hour flights on unserved regional routes at Rs 2,500 is likely to be a negative for airline companies, says a report

Aviation policy cleared: 5/20 likely eased, capped fares mooted

The government today approved its long-awaited National Aviation Policy, which contains various measures to boost the country's under-penetrated aviation sector and boost connectivity across towns.

SpiceJet shares could more than double even if 5/20 goes: Expert

Ahead of the release of the Civil Aviation Policy where the government is widely expected to take a decision on the contentious 5/20 rule, Mayur Milak on AnandRathi discussed his outlook on various listed aviation stocks.

Two years on, the aviation sector is ready for a take-off

The National Civil Aviation Policy looks to do away with many of the bugbears that has been ailing the sector. The BJP-led government, which has been in power for two years, has kicked it up a notch and presented a revised draft policy to the Cabinet. It remains to be seen if many of the proposals will see the light of day.

Replace 5/20 with some other policy, panel reportedly says

An inter-ministerial panel is understood to have recommended replacing 5/20 international flying norms for domestic carriers, amid bitter tussle between old and new airlines over continuing with the regulation.

New aviation policy to be released soon: MoS Sharma

New aviation policy will be out soon says Mahesh Sharma, MoS, Civil Aviation in an interview to CNBC-TV18‘s Rituparna Bhuyan

Tata accuses older airlines of 'monopoly'; SpiceJet hits back

Reacting strongly to the charge, low-cost carrier SpiceJet's chief Ajay Singh asked him to rather advice the two airlines associated with Tatas - Vistara and AirAsia India - to first serve India and then seek to fly international

Removal of 5/20 rule to aid Vistara's expansion plans: SIA

Goh Choon Phong, CEO, Singapore Airlines thinks the 5/20 rule will constrain Vistara from expanding and serving India.

Deadline for submission of response to draft civil aviation

The revised draft Civil Aviation Policy was unveiled on October 30 by Civil Aviation Minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju to provide a conducive environment and a level playing field to all stakeholders.

MRO, regional focus positives in aviation policy: AirAsia

The government's draft civil aviation policy released today contains several positives such as providing several incentives to encourage aircraft maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) work in India as well as its focus on boosting regional connectivity, says AirAsia India chief executive Mittu Chandilya.

Govt looking to operationalise 300 defunct small airports

India's ghost airports may soon get a new lease of life. The country has about 400 airports/airstrips but only close to 100 are being used for commercial purposes as of now.

Govt may replace 5/20 with 5000km open-sky rule with riders

Sources say that the ministry, which is in the process of drafting an aviation law, will look to open the skies that lie within 5,000 km radius, but may exclude countries such as those from the Gulf along with Turkey and Singapore.

Air India asks government to reconsider easing of 5/20 rule

Air India has asked the Government to "reconsider" the proposed easing of 5/20 rule which will help new airlines to fly overseas without serving much on domestic routes, saying the move will be "detrimental" not only for the national carrier but also against the other established players.

Govt preparing note to replace 5/20 with flying points rule

The Aviation Ministry is preparing a Cabinet note that will seek to replace the 5/20 rule that prevents new Indian airlines from flying abroad with a points-based system, one that has earned its own criticism from analysts.

Policy uncertainty impacting expansion plan: AirAsia India

In an interaction with CNBC-TV18‘s Kritika Saxena, CEO Mittu Chandilya discussed the company‘s strategy as well as whether it will start operations from Mumbai.

5/20 rule for Indian carriers must go: Civil Aviation Min

To a query on the controversy over Centre's plan to develop some airports in the partnership with private firms, Raju said he is neither against privatisation nor public sector. "Personally, I am not against privatisation. Similarly, I am also not against public sector.