New Delhi, May 20 (ANI): Airports Authority of India hosted a two-day ICAO Asia Pacific Civil Military Cooperation Regional Conference in New Delhi. Inaugurated by Director General of Civil Aviation M. Sathiyavathy, the event was attended by Rear Admiral Philipose George Pynumootil, Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (Air) and S. Raheja, Chairman of Airports Authority of India. Delegates from Uganda, China, Malaysia, Afghanistan, IATA Singapore also participated in the event. Experts from defence and civil aviation sectors discussed ways for the flexible use of airspace in the country. Civil and military agencies are seeking to set up airspace management cells at major airports to ensure optimal utilisation of airspace. There are more than 15 conditional routes at Indian air space which provide for shorter and direct routing through restricted airspace under the control of jurisdiction of Indian Air Force, Navy and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). When the air space is not used by military, it can be thrown open for civilian use which cuts down travelling time benefiting the passengers. The two-day conference provided a common platform to discuss ways to improve and implement the flexible use of airspace between military and civil aviation in efficient ways.
