(a) whether the Government has decided to go for a comprehensive Umbrella Agreement on technical assistance in Civil Aviations aimed at streamlining the flights and airport operations with USA;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether this agreement incorporates the recommendations of Naresh-Chandra Committee on Civil Aviation reforms in India, such as revamping of DGCA; and
(d) if so, the details thereof?
- MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION ( SHRI PRAFUL PATEL )
(a)&(b): A Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) in civil aviation has been proposed by the US Government, which provides for assistance in the following fields:-
# Providing technical and managerial expertise in developing, improving and operation of civil aviation infrastructure, standards, procedures, policies, training and equipment.
# Providing training for Civil aviation personnel.
# Inspection and calibration of our civil aviation equipment and air navigation facility.
# Assistance in airport certification in India.
# Assistance in the field of Helicopter Operational Safety initiative.
(c): No, Sir.
(d): Does not arise.