Air cargo sector to benefit from Cargo, FTOs, drones: Scindia

During a discussion at US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) recently, Jyotiraditya Scindia, Union Minister of Civil Aviation, said that ramping up regional connectivity is the government’s new focus area. “To facilitate the same, plans are afoot to promote regional airlines, the helicopter industry and, simplify the procedures. A small aircraft scheme has also been rolled out to provide air connectivity to remote regions,” the minister said. Scindia added that the air cargo industry’s growth would be further supported by developments in other segments such as flight training organisations (FTOs), cargo and drones.