Liberalized FTO Policy to support growth of Indian Aviation Industry

On 25 Sep 2021, Airports Authority of India announced a liberalized Flying Training Organisation (FTO) policy to support growth of aviation industry in the country.

• Under the policy, airport royalty was abolished, and annual fee was rationalized significantly for new FTOs.
• AAI issued award letters to establish Nine flying schools at Five AAI airports (Lilabari, Khajuraho,Belagavi, Kalaburgi and Jalgaon).
• A liberalized policy will support the growth of aviation industry in the country.