1) Handing over airport management of leading airports to private players on a PPP basis
2) Foreign airlines allowed to invest up to 49% in Indian carriers. This would not only facilitate funds infusion, but will also bring in global best practices and synergy benefits.
3) In addition to the Greenfield airports at Navi Mumbai, Goa, Kannur and Kushinagar, six MI airports have been identified for handover to private management under the PPP route following the successful implementation of PPP models like Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, and Cochin. There are reports of another 14 AAI airports being considered for PPP
4) All Indian carriers are now allowed to fry to foreign locations subject to the 5/20 Rule. The discriminatory 5/20 Rule itself is likely to be abolished. This has led to an increase in share of Indian carriers in the growing international traffic to and from India.
5) 51 new low-cost airports in tier 3-4 cities have been planned in order to improve regional connectivity
6) Direct import of ATF to offset the high sales tax imposed on it.
7) Introduction of 24x7 customs facility at the cargo terminals at reading airports.
8) Extension of duty-free period for parts and testing equipment imported for Maintenance, Repairs and Overhaul (MRO) from three months to one year.