New Zealand, which claims to have the highest per capita ratio of aircraft, is ready to help India in airport development and pilot training to achieve its growth potential in the civil aviation sector. Aviation New Zealand, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the country's aviation industry association, is keen not only to expand the market for its services but also to engage in small-scale engineering joint ventures and offer its expertise in the helicopter segment.
New Zealand, which has one aircraft per thousand people, sees tremendous potential in India, which is looking to double its aircraft fleet in the next five years. With India requiring more pilots for its increasing aviation sector and planning to develop airports in Tier II and Tier III cities, it is ready to offer its services in both the areas, according to an IANS report. Already known for its high calibre pilot training, New Zealand aviation feels it can help in meeting the requirement of trained pilots in India, currently the ninth largest civil aviation market in the world but is expected to become the third largest by 2020. "We have clear and perfect air space over a wide variety of terrain. Pilots learn to fly in a wide variety of conditions which makes them more skilful," John Nicholson, Chief Executive, Aviation New Zealand, said. As many as 410 Indian pilots were trained in New Zealand in the last four years.
Click here to see the original article>New Zealand, which has one aircraft per thousand people, sees tremendous potential in India, which is looking to double its aircraft fleet in the next five years. With India requiring more pilots for its increasing aviation sector and planning to develop airports in Tier II and Tier III cities, it is ready to offer its services in both the areas, according to an IANS report. Already known for its high calibre pilot training, New Zealand aviation feels it can help in meeting the requirement of trained pilots in India, currently the ninth largest civil aviation market in the world but is expected to become the third largest by 2020. "We have clear and perfect air space over a wide variety of terrain. Pilots learn to fly in a wide variety of conditions which makes them more skilful," John Nicholson, Chief Executive, Aviation New Zealand, said. As many as 410 Indian pilots were trained in New Zealand in the last four years.