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  • Jan 09, 2024
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INDIAN AVIATION SAFETY DIRECTIVE

Why in the News?

  • DGCA directs Akasa Air, Air India Express, and SpiceJet for a one-time inspection of Boeing 737 MAX-8 emergency exits.
  • India operates 44 MAX-8 aircraft, with Akasa, SpiceJet, and Air India Express holding 22, 13, and 9 planes, respectively.

Alaska Airlines Incident:

  • Alaska Airlines grounds 65 Boeing 737 MAX-9 after mid-air window blowout on flight 1282.

About Aviation Industry in India:

  • Encompasses civil aviation sectors like airlines, airports, aircraft manufacturing, services, and regulatory bodies.

Current Status:

  • Ranks as the world’s third-largest domestic aviation market.
  • Anticipates handling 1 billion annual trips by 2023.
  • DPIIT data shows USD 3.73 billion FDI inflow in India’s air transport sector (April 2000-December 2022).
About Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik (UDAN) Scheme

·   Launched by the Ministry of Civil Aviation under the National Civil Aviation Policy 2016.

·    Operational for a 10-year period.

·    Objectives:

o    Enhance air connectivity to remote Indian regions.

o    Facilitate affordable air travel for the public.

o    Generate employment in the aviation sector.

·    Key Features:

o    Airlines capped airfares at Rs. 2,500 per flight hour for 50% of total seats.

o    Financial support from Central/State governments, airport operators, and Viability Gap Funding (VGF).

o    Regional Connectivity Fund (RCF) established.

·    Previous Phases:

o    Phases 1-4 (2017-2019) targeted connecting underserved/unserved airports and expanding air connectivity to remote regions.

o    UDAN 5.0 was launched in 2019.