The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has granted in-principle approval to Air India Ltd and Interglobe Aviation Ltd (Indigo) for import of 470 and 500 aircraft, respectively.
Availability of parking slots was ensured at the time of grant of NOC for actual import of the aircraft. As per the induction plan of the airlines, the aircraft are proposed to be imported during the period 2023-2035. The airlines have been advised by DGCA to share their induction plan with airport operators for ensuring availability of parking slots, as per a release.