NEWS
Aviation industry needs protection
November 6, 2006
Sir, civil aviation minister Praful Patel's recent decision to curb competition in the industry by slowing the process of permitting new carriers is appreciated. Any industry needs some time to get competent to face global challenges. And when Indian private carriers have only recently been allowed to operate internationally and also the state-owned carriers--Air India and Indian Airlines are in expansion mode with a government spending of 45,000 crore, it is recommended that they get proper protection.