Parliament passed a bill to replace the 90-year-old Aircraft Act to further improve the ease of doing business in aviation sector.
The bill seeks to remove redundancies and replace the Aircraft Act, 1934, which has been amended 21 times.
The bill focuses on enhancing the safety, regulatory oversight, and consumer protection while aligning with international standards.
The bill also promotes the self-reliance in aircraft manufacturing, encourages investment, and establishes the robust governance structures for civil aviation authorities.
The licensing process hitherto conducted by the Department of Telecom will now be managed Directorate General of Civil Aviation.
This will ensure a single-window clearance process as aviation personnel can now secure all their certificates from one authority.