Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak, 2024

The Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak, 2024, introduced by Union Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu, replaces the Aircraft Act of 1934, updating India’s aviation laws per ICAO recommendations. The bill redefines the roles of aviation bodies like the DGCA and adds definitions for aircraft maintenance, design, and manufacturing. It introduces an appeal system for disputes, addresses rapid growth in the aviation sector, and aims to align with global standards to encourage foreign investment. Concerns were raised about the bill's Hindi name and potential centralisation of regulatory autonomy.