Directorate General of Civil Aviation:
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.
- 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
- 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.
