Air Traffic Services

1.      The AAI will provide the Air Traffic Services over the Indian airspace and adjoining oceanic areas in accordance with the ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices.

2.      New CNS/ATM systems will be introduced on a priority basis in terms of the AAI's plan as well as the ICAO's Regional Plan. These will ensure a total coverage of the airspace in India.

3.      There will be greater civil-military liaison for joint surveillance of Indian airspace. Integration of Civil/Military Air Traffic Services will be developed to ensure uniformity in air-traffic control services at Civilian and Defence airports. To achieve air safety of the highest order, unidirectional air corridor concept shall be introduced, wherever traffic so justifies, in close liaison with the Defence authorities. Maximum use will be made of radars and other navigational aids available with civil and Defence airport authorities thus enhancing the overall route navigation and surveillance facilities.

4.      A Central Control Unit will be established in order to monitor all flights in the country from the security point of view.

5.      In airports now owned or operated by AAI, air traffic control equipment may be installed either by AAI or the concerned airport operator. Air traffic control services will normally be provided by AAI, except for approach and aerodrome control services, which may be provided by licensed ATCs engaged by the airport operators.