Tax paid on behalf of foreign state or foreign enterprise on amount paid as consideration of acquiring aircraft, etc. on lease [Section 10(6BB)] :

Under this section, exemption is provided in respect of tax paid by an Indian company engaged in the business of operation of an aircraft, on income derived by the Government of a foreign State or a foreign enterprise as a consideration of acquiring an aircraft or aircraft engine on lease under an agreement entered into after 31.3.1997 but before 1.4.1999 or entered into after 31.3.2007 and approved by the Central Government.

However, payment for providing spares, facilities or services in connection with the operation of leased aircraft is not covered under this clause.