India, US to sign umbrella agreement on civil aviation

New Delhi: The Cabinet on Wednesday gave its approval for signing an ''umbrella'' memorandum of agreement (MOA) with the United States that will help India develop and modernise the civil aviation infrastructure in managerial, operation and technical areas with the assistance of the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA).
Among the areas of assistance that would be covered under the MOA are standards, procedures, policies, training, equipment and inspection and caliberation of equipment and air navigation facility.
FAA is also expected to provide resources, logistical support and equipment for air navigation facilities and assistance in airport certification in Indiaand in the field of helicopter, operation and safety initiative.
04/05/06 UNI/Deccan Herald

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