Fog rules eased for airlines

New Delhi: As winter sets in Indian aviation authorities have slightly eased fog rules for airlines not equipped to fly in fog conditions.
The decision was taken at a meeting on Monday to avert large scale disruption of air services.
Only state-owned Indian or Indian Airlines is certified as Category 3 (CAT 3) carrier, which allows take off and landing in heavy fog or low visibility. Most private airlines, which fill Indian skies, have not acquired even Category 2 status, which allows take off when visibility is 350 meters.
Easing of rules for flying in low-visibility solves only a part of the problem, as airports also need to upgrade to become compatible with Category 3 and 2 systems.
01/11/06 NDTV.com

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