- Background: The Bill was passed by the Rajya Sabha on December 5, 2024, after being introduced in the Lok Sabha on July 31, 2024.
Relevance: GS 2 (Governance)
- Single-Window Clearance: Licensing for aviation personnel is shifted from the Department of Telecom to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).
- Regulation of Aircraft Design:The Bill expands regulatory oversight to include aircraft design.
- Penalties:Introduces fines and imprisonment for dangerous activities near airports.
- Second Appeal Mechanism: Provides a mechanism for appealing penalties under the Bill.
- Government Control: Regulatory bodies like DGCA, BCAS, and AAIB remain under Central government supervision.
