CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -AAI has decided to set up a world-class Civil Aviation Research Organization (CARO) at Begumpet Airport, Hyderabad. CARO was set up to find indigenous solutions to meet the challenges posed by the growing air traffic and for enhancing safety, capacity, and efficiency of aircraft operations in the country.

Detailed explanation-2: -(2) It shall be the duty of the Authority to provide air traffic service and air transport service at any airport and civil enclaves. establishment of private airports by rendering such technical, financial or other assistance which the Central Government may consider necessary for such purpose”.

Detailed explanation-3: -AAI has been constituted under an Act of Parliament, namely, the Airports Authority of India Act, 1994 and has been constituted as a Statutory Body.

Detailed explanation-4: -AIRPORTS AUTHORITY OF INDIA REGIONAL HEADQUARTER (NORTHERN REGION) OPERATIONAL OFFICES, RANGPURI, GURGAON ROAD, NEW DELHI-110037.

Detailed explanation-5: -Greenfield Airports (GFA) Policy, 2008 As per the Policy, a state government or an airport developer, willing to establish an airport, is required to send a proposal to the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) for a two-stage approval, that is, ‘Site-Clearance’ followed by ‘In-Principle’ approval.