India’s Parliament Introduces Progressive Aviation Bill

India’s aviation industry is gearing up for significant change with the introduction of the Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak, 2024. The bill, moved by Union Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu, seeks to replace the 90-year-old Aircraft Act. Passed by the Lok Sabha in August 2024, this new legislation aims to boost investment and modernize India’s aviation rules, making air travel safer, more efficient, and accessible to millions of Indians.

The Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak Bill

The Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak Bill is a proposed piece of legislation introduced to replace the outdated Aircraft Act of 1934. The primary objective of this bill is to streamline the regulatory framework governing civil aviation in India.

Highlighting the growth of India’s aviation sector, Naidu noted that the number of airports has increased from 74 in 2014 to 157 in 2024, while the fleet size has doubled from 400 aircraft in 2014 to 813.

Naidu also spoke about the aviation sector’s critical role in boosting economic growth, stating, “Today, everyone wants an airport in their district, and we aim to cater to these aspirations.”

“We want to cater to those dreams and to build those airports. We feel that if we cannot do it today, it will be a challenge tomorrow. The land is going to be scarce,” he added.

Key Features of the Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak

The Vayuyan Vidheyak 2024 aims to reform and streamline India’s air traffic management processes by integrating advanced technologies and adopting international best practices. This comprehensive overhaul is essential to ensure the safe and efficient movement of air traffic within Indian airspace, addressing the challenges posed by rapid growth in air travel and the resulting increase in air traffic density.

• Streamlining regulations: The bill aims to simplify and modernize aviation regulations to make it easier for airlines to operate in India.
• Improving safety: The bill strengthens safety regulations and establishes a more robust regulatory framework for civil aviation.
• Promoting investment: The bill aims to attract more investment in the aviation sector by creating a more conducive environment for businesses.

Overall, the Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak 2024 is a significant step forward in modernizing India’s aviation sector and making it more competitive globally.

Benefits of the New Aviation Bill

• Improved Safety: The strengthened safety regulations will lead to safer air travel.
• Increased Efficiency: Streamlined regulations will improve operational efficiency for airlines and other stakeholders.
• Economic Growth: The bill will contribute to economic growth by attracting investment and boosting the aviation sector.
• Enhanced Passenger Experience: The modernized regulatory framework will lead to improved passenger experience.
• Global Competitiveness: The bill will help India’s aviation sector become more competitive globally.

Key Amendments in the Vayuyan Vidheyak 2024

Union Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu highlighted the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) suggestion to amend the principal act.
He stated that, “We have organized everything in the bill, which provides different sections for powers of bodies like DGCA. So, there is clear demarcation and indication on what each body has to do as recommended by ICAO.”
Naidu mentioned that the aviation sector has the potential to drive the economy and should be expanded.

“In the earlier Act, only the word maintenance was mentioned. There was no definition. Now we are also adding design and manufacturing. We are also defining all these three terms (in the new law). We have brought the appeal system,” he stated.
He explained that amendments to the rules of the Act often required the support of the principal act, making its amendment essential. “We are giving strong legal backing to the rules under the Act,” he stressed.

Noor Gafar

Noor is an undergraduate communication engineer with a deep passion for aerodynamics and aviaton. She is an aerodynamic member of the PSU Racing team, where she applies her technical knowledge to real-world projects. In addition to her work on the racing team, Noor creates instructional videos for beginners at aerodynamic Dedicated to empowering women, she has initiated her own project focused on providing workshops for women in need.Through her articles, she aims to inspire others and share her love for aviation and aerodynamics.

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