Analyse the structural challenges facing India’s civil aviation sector. Suggest reforms to ensure safe and sustainable growth.

Topic: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports Q5. Analyse the structural challenges facing India’s civil aviation sector. Suggest reforms to ensure safe and sustainable growth. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question India’s aviation is scaling rapidly, but repeated disruptions and safety concerns show that growth is outpacing regulatory capacity, manpower depth and …

Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)

Source:  ET Subject: Polity Context: IndiGo’s mass flight cancellations forced the DGCA to grant a one-time exemption from the new Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) rules, raising questions about the regulator’s authority and decision-making process. About Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA): What it is? The DGCA is India’s statutory civil aviation regulator responsible for …

Fare Se Fursat Fixed Airfare Scheme

Source:  LM Context: Union Civil Aviation Minister launched Alliance Air’s “Fare Se Fursat” Fixed Airfare Scheme, giving passengers freedom from fluctuating airfares and promoting affordable, predictable air travel under the UDAN vision. About Fare Se Fursat Fixed Airfare Scheme: What it is? A first-of-its-kind initiative by Alliance Air that introduces a single, fixed airfare which …