New Delhi: India’s aviation regulator, Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), has signed a new working arrangement with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), along with major aerospace companies Boeing, GE Aerospace and Pratt & Whitney, under the framework of the Bilateral Aviation Safety Agreement (BASA).
The agreement, signed on 5 March, aims to strengthen cooperation between Indian and US aviation regulators as India’s aviation sector continues to expand. Officials said the arrangement establishes a structured process to address issues related to aircraft and engine type validation, recognition and regulatory acceptance.
The new mechanism will work alongside the existing Implementation Procedures for Airworthiness between DGCA and the FAA. It is expected to help streamline certification processes and ensure that regulatory decisions related to aircraft and engine approvals are handled in a transparent and time-bound manner.
Authorities said the collaborative framework also brings industry partners into closer coordination with regulators, which could improve efficiency in addressing technical certification matters.
The initiative is expected to enhance safety standards, regulatory alignment and operational efficiency as India’s aviation ecosystem witnesses rapid growth in aircraft orders, maintenance activities and manufacturing partnerships with global aerospace companies.
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