The Government of India has set up a Civil Aviation Safety Advisory Council (CASAC) in Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) in order to strengthen aviation safety environment. The council that will be advisory in nature has 28 members drawn from various aviation sub- sectors such as airlines (both public and private) and flight operations.
The Council will also advise DGCA in areas of operations of aircraft – (commercial and general aviation), aerodromes and Heliports, air navigation services, air operator certification, airworthiness of aircraft including maintenance, certification of aeronautical products, and human performance and training. It will also develop, monitor and recommend incorporation of best regulatory practices, counsel short, medium and long term measures for safety enhancement and reflect public views on aviation safety matters.
