In 2016, 5/20 norm was replaced with 0/20

In 2016, 5/20 norm was replaced with 0/20

News:

1. Government eases norms for airlines having no domestic experience to fly aboard

Important Facts:

1. In 20o4, government brought 5/20 norm to allow Indian private carrier to fly overseas.
2. Faeture of 5/20 norms
   • Norm is for airline based in india only
   • for overseas flight airline need to have at least five years of experience of flying within the country and
   • Airline must have atleast 20 aircraft in  its fleet
3. In 2014, 49% FDI is allowed in aviation sector. This led to entry of new player like ethihad and Air Asia.
4. The new entrant demanded relaxation in the norms
5. In 2016, government brought the National Civil Aviation Policy which replaces5/20 rule with 0/20 rules.

• It allows  airlines to launch international operations with no domestic experience.
• To get international operations, airlines must have at least 20 aircraft (or 20% of its entire fleet size whichever is higher) for domestic operations.