<h1>Government Revises FDI Policy: 49% Cap for Air Transport, 100% for NRIs; New Rules for Aviation Sector Investments.</h1> The government has revised the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) policy in the civil aviation sector. FDI in Air Transport services remains capped at 49% via the automatic route, with 100% allowed for Non-resident Indians (NRIs), excluding foreign airline participation. This sector will now be classified as the Domestic Scheduled Passenger Airline Sector. Non-scheduled, chartered, and cargo airlines can have FDI up to 74% on the automatic route, with NRIs allowed 100%, but no foreign airline involvement. Ground handling services can have up to 74% FDI, while maintenance, repair, training, and helicopter services can have 100% FDI, subject to approvals.