India's Aviation Meltdown: How Government Over-Regulation Fuels Widespread Flight Chaos
Widespread flight delays and cancellations recently caused chaos across India's aviation network, particularly during heavy fog at Delhi airport. The disruption is attributed not just to weather but to the Indian government's "command-and-control" regulatory policies. These policies, including price caps, have reportedly disincentivized airlines from investing in the necessary technology and pilot training for low-visibility operations. Consequently, a lack of CAT-III certified pilots and aircraft contributed significantly to the system-wide paralysis. The article argues that this crisis highlights the failure of rigid state control and suggests a market-based approach would create a more resilient aviation sector.
Official Source: https://thedailyeconomy.org/article/indias-aviation-meltdown-reveals-hazards-of-command-and-control/
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