ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet okayed the National Aviation Policy 2015 submitted by the Aviation Division. it is being implemented after 15 years so as to turn the aviation sector into a truly vibrant sphere of the economy.
The government started formulating the policy since assuming the charge of the government in June 2013 about 22 months. The previous NAP was last launched in 2000.
Shujaat Azim, Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Aviation, said the new policy has been developed after seeking inputs from all the stakeholders. He briefed the meeting about salient features of the policy and added that smaller aircrafts would provide air travel service between smaller cities.
The draft policy offered tax-free investment in the aviation sector and outsourcing of all major airports, landside and buildings to prominent foreign companies active in the airport business through a transparent process.
