520 Rule

Civil aviation policy cleared: 0/20 rule is a clincher for Vistara, AirAsia India

The policy has been finalised after nearly eight months since the Ministry came out with the revised draft in October 2015

Cabinet clears game-changer aviation policy, tweaks 5/20 rule

The policy seeks to create an eco-system to handle 300 million domestic passengers by 2022 and 500 million by 2027, and 200 million international travellers by 2027

Question before civil aviation ministry: Will populism fly before Modi?

The civil aviation sector has seen unprecedented growth without much effort from the government itself

5/20 flying norm stuck: Civil aviation policy gets delayed, likely to take off in early FY17

Civil aviation policy gets delayed, likely to take off early next fiscal

The policy was expected to be finalised in the current financial year as certain proposals were to be implemented from 1 April 2016.

AirAsia, Vistara's wait for relaxation of 5/20 norm gets prolonged as govt still undecided

Civil aviation policy: Ministerial panel for replacing 5/20 rule

Under 5/20 norm, an Indian carrier is required to have at least five years of domestic operational experience and a minimum of 20 planes to go international.

As 5/20 flying rule drags on, civil aviation min to hold another 'informal' meeting on policy

A senior official in the ministry of civil aviation said there is intense "Manthan" or churning within the government over a decision on the 5/20 rule

Ratan Tata is right on flying abroad rule: High time the UPA legacy is removed once and for all

Bringing in a false sense of nationalism into every argument has become rather fashionable these days.

Group of ministers discusses draft aviation policy

The draft aviation policy, rolled out last October, contains several provisions like two per cent levy on all air tickets to fund regional connectivity and tax sops, among others, which would have financial implications when the policy comes for implementation.