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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