MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION ( SHRI SHRIPAD YESSO NAIK )
(a) The requisite information is given in the annexure.
(b) There are two types of licenses - Scheduled Operator`s Permit and Non-scheduled Operator`s Permit. The terms and conditions for granting these permits are given in the relevant Civil Aviation Requirements(CARs) published by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation(DGCA).
(c) & (d) DGCA functions as the regulatory body ensuring that the guidelines/terms and conditions as specified in the CARs are followed by the air services operators. Formulation of policy relating to civil aviation comes under the purview of Ministry of Civil Aviation.
(e), (f) & (g) With a view to ensure safety of the passengers and aircraft, Airworthiness standards have been prescribed by DGCA in the relevant CARs. The aspect of safety of air passengers is also looked into while carrying out the safety audit of the operators. In addition all the requirements/ recommendations issued by the regulatory authorities of the country of the manufacturers of the aircraft have also been made mandatory by the DGCA. As regards providing amenities to passengers, it is upto the respective airlines managements.
ANNEXURE Scheduled Operators Permit holder 1. Jet Airways India Pvt. Ltd. 2. Sahara India Airlines 3. Air India 4. Indian Airlines 5. Alliance Air Non Scheduled Opeerators Permit holder 1. Ace Airways Pvt. Ltd. 2. Aerial Services Pvt. Ltd. 3. Ahmedabad Avaition Academy Ltd. 4. Air works India Engg. Pvt. Ltd. 5. Asia Aviation Pvt. Ltd. 6. Azal India Pvt. Ltd. 7. Bilakhia Holding Pvt. Ltd. 8. Blue Dart Aviation 9. Century Textiles and Industries Ltd. 10.Deccan Aviation Pvt. Ltd. 11.Dwarka Air Taxi 12.Escorts Ltd. 13.Enbee Aviation Ltd. 14.East India Hotels 15.Govt. of Rajasthan 16.Great Eastern Shipping Company 17.Himalayan Heli Services Pvt. Ltd. 18.Hindustan Institute of Engg. Technology 19.Indian International Airways 20.Indo Pacific Aviation 21.Jagson Airlines 22.J.K. Corp. Ltd. 23.Jindal Strips Ltd. 24.Kudremukh Iron Ore Company Ltd. 25.Taj Air Ltd. 26.Mesco Airlines Ltd. 27.Orient Flying School 28.Pawan Hans Helicopters Ltd. 29.Rajputana Aviation Academy Pvt. Ltd. 30.Raymonds Ltd. 31.RC Aviation India Pvt. Ltd. 32.Reliance Transport & Travels Ltd. 33.Sahara India Airlines 34.Span Air Pvt. Ltd. 35.Saraya Aviation Pvt. Ltd. 36.Taneja Aerospace and Aviation Ltd. 37.Tata Tea Ltd. 38.Trans Bharat Aviation 39.U.B. Air 40.Vidyut Travel Services