1. Safety Oversight System in India
Presentation by DGCA India
(January 2010)

2. International Audit by ICAO and FAA of USA
Audit by International Civil Aviation Organisation
October 2006
Total findings – 70
Implemented 54
Under implementation 16 } 9 (under implementation)
} 7 (covered under National Projects
with ICAO)
Audit by Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) of USA
March 2009
19 areas of concern identified

3. Final Consultation by FAA
FAA IASA team revisited DGCA on 23rd September 2009
Confirmed and validated the action taken by DGCA since the audit in March 2009.
FAA determined that India meets all international standards in all the eight (8) Critical Elements of an effective safety oversight system

4. Main areas of Concern of ICAO and FAA
Lack of availability of skilled and trained technical manpower in DGCA
Lack of adequate surveillance of airlines and other organisations
Inadequate enforcement of the aviation regulations

5. Actions initiated - trained technical manpower
Restructuring and strengthening of DGCA
Capacity Building and Skill upgradation
Feasibility study for establishment of CAA in place of existing DGCA

6. Restructuring and strengthening of DGCA
132 lapsed posts revived and 427 new technical positions created
Time-bound action plan initiated to fill newly created posts in phased manner
Short term experts hired pending regular recruitment
Administrative and financial delegation enhanced at headquarters and regional offices
New scheme of decentralization and strengthening of regional offices created

7. Capacity Building in DGCA
Aviation Safety Inspectors in the areas of Flight Operations; Aerodromes; Air Navigation Services (CNS/ ATM) and Cabin Safety taken on secondment from industry
Full strength of Flight Operations Inspectors on board
Technical Cooperation from ICAO on three National Projects (Flight Safety; Aerodromes and ANS)

8. Skill Upgradation of DGCA officers
System for annual preparation of training programme established (Internal and External training)
In 2009, about 100 technical officers trained at FAA facilities, Singapore, Thailand, IATA etc.
All newly recruited/ seconded inspectors provided ab-initio training
Joint Training Academy of DGCA being set up.

9. Technical Guidance for DGCA Inspectors/ Industry
Comprehensive Airworthiness Procedures Manual
Enforcement Policy and Procedures manual
Flight Operations Inspectors’ Manual – Air operator Certification, Administration and Surveillance
Flight Operations Inspectors Training and Qualification Handbook
Manuals available on DGCA’s website

10. Restructuring and strengthening of DGCA
Feasibility study for establishment of Civil Aviation Authority commissioned to ICAO.
Study commenced in October 2009
Scheduled for completion in February/ March 2010.

11. Enhanced Surveillance and Enforcement of Regulations
Annual Surveillance programme 2009 – 4000 inspections planned and completed
Annual Surveillance programme 2010 prepared and launched – 4400 inspections
Surveillance of foreign airlines operating to/from India included in the programme

12. Enhanced Surveillance and Enforcement of Regulations
Financial surveillance of airlines introduced to identify areas for heightened surveillance etc.
Regulations amended to enhance penalties
Board for Aviation Safety set up to resolve deficiencies
Database of deficiencies created
Surveillance and Enforcement Division set up at headquarters

13. Post ICAO’s USOAP and FAA’s IASA - ROADMAP
All initiatives brought under an aggressive “Roadmap” with deliverables and time frames set
Monitored on a monthly basis
The “Roadmap” also include new initiatives
Aviation Regulation Advisory Panel (ARAP) - to make regulations dynamic
A “SSP Group” setup to prepare India’s Safety Programme. Presently “Gap analysis” being conducted by task groups formed for various areas
IT driven solutions in DGCA – establishment of data-driven processes for ease of functioning and transparency

14. Total Accidents versus Fatal Accidents 2000-2009

15. Total Accidents versus Helicopter Accidents

16. Current International Initiatives
BASA with USA - Under progress to carry out a shadow certification of Indian aeronautical products by FAA experts.
ACP with USA
Activities completed include air traffic flow management procedures
Two agreements of cooperation signed with FAA for support by US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) for assistance on helicopter operations (Bell Helicopters) and training on certification of aeronautical products (HAECO Parts Group USA).

17. Current International Initiatives
Cooperative Development of Operational Safety and continued airworthiness programme – South Asia (COSCAP-SA)
EASA
Project of evaluation of Indian manufacturing industry which will include DGCA certification and oversight capabilities.
The process will lead to type certification by EASA of Dhruv helicopter manufactured by HAL Bangalore.

18. Current International Initiatives
EU-India Civil Aviation Cooperation programme
Initially operated in India for three years
The current phase of the programme being finalised
Focus on strengthening institutional capacity of DGCA to ensure adoption and enforcement of international best standards and practices
South Asia Regional Initiative (SARI)
Focus on introduction of international regulations/ guidance documentation for adoption by South Asia States.

19. Current International Initiatives
India, Brazil and South Africa (IBSA) Cooperation Programme
An agreement signed with India, Brazil and South Africa envisages a cooperation programme in the areas of certification, regulatory frame work and accident investigation
Assistance to Afghanistan
Under a cooperation programme with Afghanistan, India plans to send aviation experts the country in the areas of airport and air traffic management and also in airworthiness and operational control
Provide training to the technical experts of Afghanistan

20. Conclusion DGCA has put in place
an effective surveillance programme duly backed by required number of inspectors along with an institutionalized mechanism for monitoring and resolution of safety deficiencies.
India endeavors to promote safe and efficient air transportation through regulation and proactive safety oversight system.