Intl and National air-connectivity will be increased: Patel

Kochi, Feb 19 (UNI) Union Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel today said the international and national air-connectivity would be increased as the aviation industry had a lot of scope for development in the country.

Speaking to reporters after a consultative meeting of the Civil Aviation here, Mr Patel said the international air-connectivity would be increased by connecting cities in South India, especially Kerala, with the countries in the Gulf and Europe.

Maintaining that the aviation sector had huge potential, he said the national connectivity would also be spruced up by connecting smaller cities.

Smaller aircraft would be pressed into service to increase the