Safety Oversight System in India

Presentation by DGCA India(January 2010)

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Audit by International Civil Aviation Organisation

October 2006 Total findings – 70

Implemented 54Under implementation 16 } 9 (under implementation)

} 7 (covered under National Projects with ICAO)

Audit by Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) of USA

March 200919 areas of concern identified

International Audit by ICAO and FAA of USA

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Final Consultation by FAA

FAA IASA team revisited DGCA on 23rd September 2009

Confirmed and validated the action taken by DGCA since the audit in March 2009.

FAA determined that India meets all international standards in all the eight (8) Critical Elements of an effective safety oversight system

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Lack of availability of skilled and trained technical manpower in DGCA

Lack of adequate surveillance of airlines and other organisations

Inadequate enforcement of the aviation regulations

Main areas of Concern of ICAO and FAA

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Restructuring and strengthening of DGCA

Capacity Building and Skill upgradation

Feasibility study for establishment of CAA in place of existing DGCA

Actions initiated - trained technical manpower

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132 lapsed posts revived and 427 new technical positions created

Time-bound action plan initiated to fill newly created posts in phased manner

Short term experts hired pending regular recruitment

Administrative and financial delegation enhanced at headquarters and regional offices

New scheme of decentralization and strengthening of regional offices created

Restructuring and strengthening of DGCA

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Aviation Safety Inspectors in the areas of Flight Operations; Aerodromes; Air Navigation Services (CNS/ ATM) and Cabin Safety taken on secondment from industry

Full strength of Flight Operations Inspectors on board

Technical Cooperation from ICAO on three National Projects (Flight Safety; Aerodromes and ANS)

Capacity Building in DGCA

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Skill Upgradation of DGCA officers

System for annual preparation of training programme established (Internal and External training)

In 2009, about 100 technical officers trained at FAA facilities, Singapore, Thailand, IATA etc.

All newly recruited/ seconded inspectors provided ab-initio training

Joint Training Academy of DGCA being set up.

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Technical Guidance for DGCA Inspectors/ Industry

Comprehensive Airworthiness Procedures Manual

Enforcement Policy and Procedures manual

Flight Operations Inspectors’ Manual – Air operator Certification, Administration and Surveillance

Flight Operations Inspectors Training and Qualification Handbook

Manuals available on DGCA’s website

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Feasibility study for establishment of Civil Aviation Authority commissioned to ICAO.

Study commenced in October 2009

Scheduled for completion in February/ March 2010.

Restructuring and strengthening of DGCA

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Annual Surveillance programme 2009 – 4000 inspections planned and completed

Annual Surveillance programme 2010 prepared and launched – 4400 inspections

Surveillance of foreign airlines operating to/from India included in the programme

Enhanced Surveillance and Enforcement of Regulations

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Financial surveillance of airlines introduced to identify areas for heightened surveillance etc.

Regulations amended to enhance penalties

Board for Aviation Safety set up to resolve deficiencies

Database of deficiencies created

Surveillance and Enforcement Division set up at headquarters

Enhanced Surveillance and Enforcement of Regulations

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All initiatives brought under an aggressive “Roadmap” with deliverables and time frames set

Monitored on a monthly basis The “Roadmap” also include new initiatives

Aviation Regulation Advisory Panel (ARAP) - to make regulations dynamic

A “SSP Group” setup to prepare India’s Safety Programme. Presently “Gap analysis” being conducted by task groups formed for various areas

IT driven solutions in DGCA – establishment of data-driven processes for ease of functioning and transparency

Post ICAO’s USOAP and FAA’s IASA - ROADMAP

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Total Accidents versus Fatal Accidents2000-2009

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7

4

7 7

3

4

6 6

4

3 3

2

4

3

1

0

3 3

4

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009

Year

No. of Accidents Fatal Accidents

15

4

7

4

7 7

3

4

6 6

4

1

3

4

7

4

3

1

3

2 2

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009

Year

No. of Accidents Helicopter

Total Accidents versus Helicopter Accidents2000-2009

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BASA with USA - Under progress to carry out a shadow certification of Indian aeronautical products by FAA experts.

ACP with USA

Activities completed include air traffic flow management procedures

Two agreements of cooperation signed with FAA for support by US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) for assistance on helicopter operations (Bell Helicopters) and training on certification of aeronautical products (HAECO Parts Group USA).

Current International Initiatives

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Cooperative Development of Operational Safety and

continued airworthiness programme – South Asia

(COSCAP-SA)

EASA

Project of evaluation of Indian manufacturing industry which will include DGCA certification and oversight capabilities.

The process will lead to type certification by EASA of Dhruv helicopter manufactured by HAL Bangalore.

Current International Initiatives

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EU-India Civil Aviation Cooperation programme

Initially operated in India for three years

The current phase of the programme being finalised

Focus on strengthening institutional capacity of DGCA to ensure adoption and enforcement of international best standards and practices

South Asia Regional Initiative (SARI)

Focus on introduction of international regulations/ guidance documentation for adoption by South Asia States.

Current International Initiatives

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India, Brazil and South Africa (IBSA) Cooperation Programme

An agreement signed with India, Brazil and South Africa envisages a cooperation programme in the areas of certification, regulatory frame work and accident investigation

Assistance to Afghanistan Under a cooperation programme with Afghanistan,

India plans to send aviation experts the country in the areas of airport and air traffic management and also in airworthiness and operational control

Provide training to the technical experts of Afghanistan

Current International Initiatives

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Conclusion

DGCA has put in place an effective surveillance programme duly backed by required number of inspectors along with an institutionalized mechanism for monitoring and

resolution of safety deficiencies.

India endeavors to promote safe and efficient air transportation through regulation and

proactive safety oversight system.