5/20 rule

Aviation ministry likely to abandon "5/20 rule"

Aviation ministry likely to abandon "5/20 rule" which states that 20 airplanes for 5 years to the service.

May 17, 2016, 13:28 PM IST

Air India asks Govt to reconsider easing of 5/20 rule

Air India has asked the Government to "reconsider" the proposed easing of 5/20 rule which will help new airlines to fly overseas without serving much on domestic routes, saying the move will be "detrimental" not only for the national carrier but also against the other established players.

Jun 18, 2015, 23:58 PM IST

AirAsia India wants foreign flying clarity before expansion

The new government has not been successful in pushing ahead with plan to relax 5/20 rule despite the fact that this was one of the initial reforms mooted by them.

May 17, 2015, 16:00 PM IST