USTDA Strengthens Support of Aviation Safety in India
February 9, 2016
(USTDA)
Technical Assistance Builds on Previous Successful Aviation Safety Cooperation
NEW DELHI, India – Today, the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) awarded
a grant to India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to support their
efforts to continue meeting civil aviation safety standards set by the
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). This project builds upon
previous collaboration between USTDA and DGCA to improve their aviation safety
oversight capabilities, which led to India attaining the highest aviation safety
rating by ICAO this past year.
The Wicks Group, LLC (Washington, D.C.), a member of the U.S.-India Aviation
Cooperation Program, will provide technical expertise to enhance current
frameworks and provide continued on-the-job training to DGCA staff.
The technical assistance will allow the DGCA to improve its procedures,
requirements and guidance for aviation safety. The assistance will also allow
DGCA to continue developing a qualified and capable inspectorate staff and
complete further certifications for air carriers and aviation training
organizations. Also, this grant will provide the DGCA with more on-the-job
training on certification processes and requirements, specialized surveillance
approaches and activities, as well as new oversight activities.
USTDA signed this grant during the U.S. Department of Commerce-led Smart Cities
Infrastructure Trade Mission that is visiting New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, and
Vizag. The trip focuses on technologies, systems and services that will drive
and enhance the sustainable growth of India’s infrastructure sector, while
attracting industry to India’s growing cities and providing a higher quality of
life for residents.
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