(a) whether India and USA are contemplating to increase cooperation in the aviation sector;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether any talks have been held between the two countries in this regard; and
(d) if so, the decisions taken as a result thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION ( SHRI PRAFUL PATEL )
(a), (b), (c) & (d): An Air Services Agreement was signed between India and USA in April 2005 to increase cooperation in the aviation sector. Under this Agreement, both sides can designate any number of airlines for operation of any number of services to any point in the territory of the other country with full intermediate and beyond traffic rights.