India is intending to replace its Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) with a more powerful Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) that would have greater financial and operational authority than the existing DGCA.
The new CAA would regulate and better manage civil aviation safety through safety oversight of airlines, airports, air navigation services and providers of civil aviation services. It will also be responsible for licensing, environmental regulation and consumer protection.
A bill creating the authority is likely to be introduced in the second part of the budget session of Parliament, which concludes in May.
India to create a powerful CAA
India is intending to replace its Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) with a more powerful Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) that would have greater financial and operational authority than the existing DGCA.
The new CAA would regulate and better manage civil aviation safety through safety oversight of airlines, airports, air navigation services and providers of civil aviation services. It will also be responsible for licensing, environmental regulation and consumer protection.
A bill creating the authority is likely to be introduced in the second part of the budget session of Parliament, which concludes in May.