What Happened
Federation Of Indian Pilots Seeks Structural Reforms In Aviation Sector
The Federation of Indian Pilots has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging the replacement of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation with an autonomous Civil Aviation Authority of India. The pilots’ body argues that the current regulator lacks financial flexibility and independence, hindering its ability to effectively oversee the rapidly expanding aviation sector. The proposal for an autonomous authority has been backed by international organizations, including the US Federal Aviation Administration and the International Air Transport Association. This development was first reported by IBTimes India.