It was India’s first underground metro system. Now the day is not far when the dream of traveling by air taxi will come true. Yes, a new chapter is going to be written in the field of transportation. Civil aviation regulator, Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has recently approved the guidelines for the construction of vertiports.

There will be less traffic problem in big cities

It is being told that air taxis are expected to start in some big cities only. If this happens, then the air taxi service will reduce the traffic problem in big cities to some extent. Along with this, passengers will experience easy and fast travel. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is also constantly saying that the country is getting ready for advanced air transport. He says that air travel in the country should be safe for the people and available at affordable rates.

Air taxis will start in some cities

In the first phase, the air taxi service will be started in Delhi, and after that it will be expanded to major metros like Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad and Chennai. Through these services, passengers will get state-of-the-art air transport facility, which will help in covering the distance between cities in less time. This service will be an important step towards reducing the pressure of urban traffic and making the travel experience fast and convenient.

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Know how much will be the fare and speed?

According to media reports, under the air taxi service, the journey from Connaught Place in New Delhi to Gurugram can be done in just 7 minutes. This service will be provided through Archer Aviation’s 200 electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft. Initially, a total of five people including the pilot will be able to travel in it. InterGlobe Aviation and Archer Aviation intend to start their services in Mumbai and Bengaluru along with New Delhi. The fare of the service can be between Rs 2,000 to Rs 3,000.

DGCA issues guidelines for construction of vertiports

The DGCA has approved guidelines for the construction of vertiports, which is a major step for air taxi services. Vertiports are specially designed for vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) and are small airports that are required to operate air taxi services.

The new guidelines cover the following points:

• Charging stations: Vertiports will have suitable charging stations for electric air taxis.
• Parking facilities: Dedicated space and facilities will be ensured for parking of aircraft.
• Emergency services: Medical and other security services will be made available for emergencies.
• Operational aspects: Vertiports will be designed in such a way that the travel experience is safe and comfortable.
• The implementation of these guidelines will improve the quality and safety standards of vertiports, making the operation of air taxi services more convenient and efficient.

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For this, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has taken a big decision on Monday. After this decision, companies like Indigo, Air India, Vistara and Akasa Air will be able to start flights to new cities of the world and air passengers will get direct benefit.

DGCA has said in an order issued on June 12 that Indian companies will be given huge relaxation in rules to start flying to new international destinations. With the easing of rules, it will be much easier for domestic airlines to reach foreign cities. DGCA reviews the preparedness of companies before starting flights to any new international destination and they are allowed to start flights only after they are fit on all scales.

What has changed

According to the statement issued by DGCA, the standards set for Indian companies have been relaxed. Now, instead of 33, their standard will be judged only on 10 points. This means that Indian airlines will now meet only 10 standards instead of 33, then they will get a chance to start flights to new international destinations. DGCA has said in its notification that this decision has been taken at a time when Indian airlines are increasing their reach in foreign cities.

Indigo will start flights to 6 places

Indian airlines Air India, Vistara, Indigo, Akasa Air are preparing to increase international operations. Indigo has even announced to start its new flights in Africa and Central Asian countries. In August, the company will start new flights. Similarly, Air India is also preparing to start new flights to Europe, West Asian countries and America. Akasa Air has also decided to start flights to many new international destinations by December.

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If air passengers do not follow the prescribed Covid guidelines, then airlines can throw you out of the flight. Let’s know the new instructions.

Information given by the department

According to the directive issued by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) for airlines and airports on Wednesday, passengers must wear masks at all stages of their journey. In fact, in view of the increase in COVID-19 cases, airlines have been advised to ensure that. The ministry has said in its order, ‘The airlines will ensure that all passengers wear face masks properly and continue to wear them throughout the journey.’

Mandatory to follow instructions

In view of the increase in the number of COVID-19 cases, the DGCA said that the airlines have again been advised to strictly follow the COVID-19 protocol inside the aircraft. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Tuesday directed all airlines to ensure that passengers are properly wearing masks during travel and proper sensitization of passengers through various platforms. If any passenger does not follow the instructions, strict action will be taken against the passenger by the airline.

Why did the department take the decision?

Giving information on this, a senior DGCA official said that the cases of Kovid are increasing continuously in the country, in view of which the department has taken this decision. “We will follow up with random checks and stern action will be taken against the stakeholders concerned in case of violations,” he said. According to the official, masks can be removed in exceptional circumstances and only for permissible reasons, the DGCA had issued such instructions earlier in June as well.

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