The Hindu Business Line : Cabinet nod for Indo-US aviation pact

The Union Cabinet today approved the signing of an agreement between India and US to enable the Indian civil aviation bodies to get American assistance in modernising aviation infrastructure, technology and training.

An official spokesperson said that the memorandum of agreement, which would be an umbrella agreement, provides for assistance by the US Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) in developing and modernising airports and other infrastructure in managerial, operational and technical areas.

FAA would provide assistance for developing, improving and operation of aviation infrastructure, standards, procedures, policies, training and equipment. Apart from training the staff, FAA would also assist in inspection and calibration of Indian aviation equipment and air navigation facilities and certification of airports, besides helicopter operations and safety initiatives.

The spokesperson also said that similar agreements had been signed by the US with more than 100 countries.

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