Northeast may have separate airline soon

New Delhi: The northeast might soon have a dedicated airline service for the region as such a proposal was under consideration, the Lok Sabha was informed Thursday.
The North Eastern Council (NEC), the apex planning body of the eight states in the region, had commissioned a feasibility study by Foundation for Aviation and Sustainable Tourism (FAST) for improving air connectivity and starting a regional airline, Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel said.
The report submitted by FAST has been examined by a committee under the chairmanship of Manipur Governor S.S. Sidhu.
In its report submitted to the NEC on Oct 31, the committee recommended setting up of the regional airline through public private partnership.
23/11/06 IANS/Indian Muslims

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