Indigo, SpiceJet clear hurdle on aircraft import

New Delhi, Feb 15:   IndiGo and SpiceJet have cleared the first hurdle for importing more aircraft. Government sources told newspersons that the Aircraft Acquisition Committee of the Ministry of Civil Aviation had given the nod for IndiGo to import four Airbus A-320 aircraft, while SpiceJet had been allowed to import three Boeing 737 aircraft. The proposal will need to get the nod of the Civil Aviation Minister before the two airlines are allowed to import the aircraft. Government sources also indicated that IndiGo was also looking at importing smaller turbo-prop aircraft for enhancing connectivity to regional towns. The proposed induction will help IndiGo adhere to the new regional connectivity norms which are expected to be finalised soon. “The Government is to soon receive two reports on enhancing regional connectivity. These reports will be merged into one and the new norms will have to be approved by the Union Cabinet before being implemented,” a senior Government official said. – Our Bureau
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