Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu, Minister of Civil Aviation

Year 2025 started on a very buyout note for Indian Aviation and the nation will witness much more impactful development which will further strengthen the sector. The Ministry of Civil Aviation, India released its year end review for 2024 and highlighted the key steps taken by them for the growth and development of the sector. Aviation World as an industry publication features the same for its global readers.

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The Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam 2024, introduced by the Minister of Civil Aviation Ram Mohan Naidu, was passed by Lok Sabha on 09.08.2024 and by Rajya Sabha on 05.12.2024. The Bill, after receiving assent from the President, the Central Government hereby appoints the 1st day of January, 2025 as the date on which the provisions of the said Act, shall come into force. The Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam, 2024 is a legislative reform aimed at modernizing India's aviation sector by re-enacting the Aircraft Act, 1934, in alignment with contemporary needs and global standards. In line with the Prime Minister's call to remove colonial-era influences, this Adhiniyam addresses the need for clarity, efficiency, and ease of doing business in the aviation industry.

The new legislation will foster indigenous manufacturing under Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat initiatives, align with international conventions like the Chicago Convention and ICAO, and streamline regulatory processes, such as simplifying the issuance of licenses.

The Adhiniyam removes redundancies and provides provisions for appeals. Ultimately, the Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam, 2024 aims to revolutionize India's aviation sector, enhancing safety, innovation, growth, and global compliance.

2nd Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Civil Aviation