Wednesday, July 10, 2013

Govt likely to consider proposal on new aviation regulator this week

New Delhi: The government is likely to consider a proposal this week to replace the DGCA with a new aviation regulator with full operational and financial autonomy.
The proposed bill seeks to establish the new regulator, to be called the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), which would replace the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and administer and regulate civil aviation safety and manage safety oversight over air transport operators, air service navigation operators and operators of other civil aviation facilities.
The proposed CAA, like the DGCA, would also deal with matters relating to financial stress on safety of air operations, as witnessed in connection with the bankrupt Kingfisher Airlines in October last year.
Issues relating to consumer protection and environment regulations in civil aviation sector would also be addressed by the CAA, according to the draft legislation.
09/07/13 PTI/Daily News & Analysis
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