To buy an aircraft, first you need to apply to the Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), and explain why you need a plane. Next comes, clearance from the Home Ministry and finally, the approval of the IB and CBI. The process can take a year. Karan Singh has started a company, Indo Pacific Pvt Ltd, to cater to private players who want to avoid the hassle of cumbersome paperwork. “It’s a nightmarish process at every step,” he says. After a recent ruling, private planes are not allowed to fly during peak hours from 7 to 10 am and 6 to 8 pm because of air traffic congestion.
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