The Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak, 2024, replaces which of the following Acts?

• The Aircraft Act, 1934 primarily dealt with the regulation of aircraft operations in India and laid the foundation for the establishment of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).

• The Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak, 2024, updates and strengthens regulations, with provisions for new aviation technologies, airspace management, and safety measures in line with international aviation standards.

• The new Act also focuses on modernizing infrastructure, encouraging private participation, and boosting air connectivity across the country.

Additional Knowledge:

The Aircraft (Amendment) Act, 2020:

• The Aircraft (Amendment) Act, 2020 amended the Aircraft Act, 1934 to empower the DGCA with more authority over civil aviation, including the ability to regulate civil aviation rules in India.

The Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India (AERA) Act, 2008:

• The AERA Act deals with the economic regulation of airports and the establishment of the Airports Economic Regulatory Authority, which is responsible for regulating tariffs and airport charges.

Air Corporations Act, 1953:

• The Air Corporations Act was an act that helped in the nationalization of airlines and the formation of Indian Airlines and Air India. It is no longer in force after the liberalization of the aviation sector.