Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)

Article Title: Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)

24-06-2025

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The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has launched a Comprehensive Special Audit to assess the entire aviation ecosystem and strengthen safety standards in India’s fast-growingcivil aviation sector.

AboutDirectorate General of Civil Aviation(DGCA):

What it is?

oIndia’s apexcivil aviation regulatory body, responsible for overseeing air safety, licensing, and compliance with international standards.

Established in:Originally set up in1978as an attached office of the Ministry of Civil Aviation. It became a statutory body under theAircraft (Amendment) Act, 2020.

Ministry:Operates under the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India.

Objective:To promote safe, efficient, and secure air transportation through robust regulation and proactive safety oversight.

Key Functions of DGCA:

oAircraft & Pilot Licensing:Registers civil aircraft and licenses pilots, air traffic controllers, maintenance engineers, and crew.

oAirport Certification:Certifies airports for operational safety and efficiency.

oAirworthiness Standards:Formulates airworthiness standards and grants Certificates of Airworthiness.

oAccident Investigation:Investigates aviation incidents and promotes accident prevention measures.

oSafety Oversight:Monitors compliance of all licensed aviation entities underAircraft Rules, 1937.

oTraining Approval:Approves flying, simulator, and maintenance training organizations.

oAir Transport Services Regulation:GrantsAir Operator’s Certificatesand regulates Indian and foreign airline operations within Indian airspace.

oCoordination withICAO:Engages in ICAO Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme (USOAP) and represents India in global aviation forums.

oIndigenous Development:Promotes domestic manufacturing of aircraft and components.

oAdvisory Role:Advises the Government on technical, regulatory, and international matters concerning civil aviation.

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