R N Choubey

DGCA has released draft regulations on civil use of drones in India

Under the draft rules, the drones are classified into five categories based on their maximum take-off weight.

Centre likely to frame draft of revised rules for UDAN in two weeks

The government is likely to complete in the next two weeks framing of the draft of revised rules for its scheme to promote low-cost air travel and put up for stakeholder consultations, as it prepares for the second round of bidding by airlines.

Govt mulls air fare cap, again; but it will only increase red tape

Why not nudge the airlines to find a solution to last-minute high fares through consultation instead of a dictat?

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

Likely breather for airlines: Plan to impose 2% levy on air tickets may be deferred

The government in the revised draft policy, unveiled on October 30, had proposed 2 percent levy on all airfares to mop up funds for its regional connectivity scheme