This Article is From Aug 29, 2009

Open up the aviation sector: Jeh Wadia

Open up the aviation sector: Jeh Wadia
Mumbai:

The aviation industry has hit turbulent times, the reasons being rising fuel prices, airport service charges and a fall in tourist numbers.

At the crux of the problem is the country's aviation policy.

Go Air's MD Jeh Wadia says India needs to do a major rethink on its aviation policy to kickstart the sector's growth.

Aviation in India is struggling to grow. Many airlines are cash strapped and there's a very expensive aviation fuel regime.

This is squeezing the profits of budget airlines.

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