Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)

Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) Latest News

Recently, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) granted the  Indigo airline a temporary one-time exemption from some Flight Duty Time Limitation (FDTL) norms for pilots. 

About Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)

• It is the regulatory body in the field of civil aviation primarily dealing with safety issues.
• It is an attached office of the Ministry of Civil Aviation.
• It is responsible for regulation of air transport services to/from/within India and for enforcement of civil air regulations, air safety and airworthiness standards.
• It also coordinates all regulatory functions with the International Civil Aviation Organisation.
• Headquarters: New Delhi 

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Functions and Responsibilities of the Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)

• One of the main functions of the DGCA is to ensure the safety of passengers and crew members on all flights operating in India.
• It conducts regular safety inspections of all airlines and aircraft to meet the required safety standards.
• It also investigates any incidents or accidents that occur within the Indian airspace.
• It plays a crucial role in developing new airports and modernizing existing facilities to ensure that they can meet the growing demands of the aviation industry.
• It is responsible for the regulation of air traffic in India. It works closely with the Airports Authority of India (AAI) to ensure air traffic is managed safely and efficiently.
• The DGCA also plays a key role in developing new air traffic control systems and technologies to improve the overall efficiency of Indian airspace.
• It is also responsible for issuing licenses and certificates to pilots, aircraft maintenance engineers, and other aviation personnel.

Source: IE