The New Aviation Policy (NAP) 2019 has been drafted for revival of the aviation sector taking all stakeholders on board and final discussion on the draft will be held tomorrow (Monday). The draft policy is a joint effort of aviation division, Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) and all relevant stakeholders, according to the PCAA that added that it wad done under the Prime Minister''s directives.
The draft of NAP-2019 has been shared with the stakeholders on the directions of Minister of Aviation Mohammed Mian Soomro and Secretary Aviation/DG PCAA, Shahrukh Nusrat. Final discussion will be held tomorrow (March 4) at CAA headquarters. Upon finalisation, it will be presented to the Federal Cabinet for approval.
Phase-1- National Aviation Policy The new policy once implemented, would have a number of direct and indirect benefits and incentives for airlines operators, pilots/ cabin crew and most importantly the passengers travelling by air within Pakistan.
The PCAA has recommended several unprecedented initiatives, including rationalisation of all passengers related PCAA charges and aeronautical charges on domestic operations. Additionally, PCAA charges related to aviation sector for provision of land and spaces have also been rationalised substantially.
In order to facilitate the airlines, validity period of licenses to airlines and General Aviation Operators is being increased from one year to two years. At the same time, validity of personnel license/ cabin crew certificate is also being enhanced up to five years within the rationalised fee. Aircraft Manufacturing Industry (AMI) and Maintenance Repair Organisations (MROs) policy has also been reviewed with incentives to promote development in these fields.
Tourism Promotion and Regional Integration (TPRI) License: In order to promote tourism and facilitate connectivity of socio economic destinations, a separate category license namely Tourism Promotion and Regional Integration (TPRI) license is being introduced on incentivised business friendly terms.
Phase-2-Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR): Prime Minister''s program regarding green and clean movement has also been given special emphasis by addressing all the five components through CSR program at all the PCAA airports. The plantation for billion trees tsunami has been initiated.
Phase-3-Rationalisation of Aeronautical Charges: The matter of facilitating the aeronautical charges with the international flights is also under process and shall be announced once cleared by the competent forum.
Phase-4- Review of syllabi: TPL, SPL, PPL, CPL, ATPL syllabi are being reviewed to make it more objective and flying oriented. The ground schooling and flying club curricula are also being addressed to produce more professional and knowledge based potential pilots.