New aviation policy: Pakistan may withdraw open sky policy
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ISLAMABAD: A new aviation policy had been approved by the federal cabinet in a meeting held Tuesday while the government is also thinking to change the country’s open sky policy, said Fawad Chaudhry Information Minister.
“The open sky policy proved to be a great loss for PIA and profitable routes were given to international airlines,” he claimed.
He added that all agreements with international airlines would be reviewed. “The purpose for this is to provide benefits to our aviation industry,” Chaudhry said, adding that it was necessary to improve travel facilities to the country’s tourist locations.
The minister announced that passenger airlines in Pakistan will be able to import aeroplanes which are 18-years-old compared to the previous limit of 12 years. Chaudhry said cargo planes up to 30 years old could be imported.
He said the new recommendations in regards to aviation also included charges on flight kitchens being abolished and reduce taxes on domestic routes.
The minister announced a special initiative by CAA of paying up to Rs 0.4 million in fees for women who seek to become pilots.
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