DGCA likely to get more teeth on airport security, safety

New Delhi: In a significant move, the Civil Aviation ministry has put its stamp of approval on the long-standing suggestion to license Air Traffic Controllers. The ministry has moved a cabinet note seeking an amendment in the Aircraft Act, 1934, for the same.
Through the proposed amendment, the Civil Ministry is looking to arm DGCA with powers to not only control the standards at the airports but also the CNS (communication, navigation and surveillance) and ATM (air traffic management) systems. These are presently handled by the Airports Authority of India (AAI).
If the proposed amendment goes through, DGCA will have the power to not only licence ATCs but also certify, inspect, and regulate CNS and ATM systems.
22/06/06 Raghvendra Rao/Indian Express

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