India is hoping to unveil a new civil aviation policy next month, as part of its plans to boost regional air connectivity and reopen closed airports to enhance passenger growth.

India is in the final stages of its negotiations with France to purchase 36 Dassault Rafale fighters, Indian Defense Minister Manohar Parrikar says, but the deal has not yet been finalized.

India will launch its final navigation satellite on April 28, forming a complete system that will provide accurate position information service to the country’s users.