India has replaced the outdated 90-year-old ‘Aircraft Act of 1934’ with the ‘Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam 2024,’ establishing new regulations to protect passenger rights, as well as ease the policy environment to promote investment in the sector. In a gazette notification, the Centre said provisions of the Act would come into force from January 1, 2025. The ‘Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam’ aims to create more efficient and safe air operations, while also providing a better consumer protection environment by ensuring higher service quality. It aspires to create an efficient online mechanism to address passenger grievances, ensuring a time-bound response period. Also, it gives a regulatory framework to match India’s legislation with global standards, particularly in aircraft leasing, by easing regulations and establishing a welcoming environment for investment. The Act seeks to promote aircraft manufacture in the country by regulating the design, assembly, technology and other related aspects, as per a report.
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