Question

Which bill, that has been passed in Rajya Sabha, seeks to convert aviation agencies like DGCA, BCAS and AAIB into statutory bodies?

• A. Aircraft (Amendment) Bill 2020
• B. Aviation Sector (Amendment) Bill 2020
• C. Civil Aviation (Amendment) Bill 2020
• D. Air Transport (Amendment) Bill 2020

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Aircraft (Amendment) Bill 2020

The Rajya Sabha has recently passed the Aircraft (Amendment) Bill 2020, which was tabled by Civil aviation minister Hardeep Singh Puri The bill has already been cleared by the Lok Sabha in March this year. It seeks to convert aviation agencies like the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Bureau of Civil aviation security (BCAS) and Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) into statutory bodies. It also proposes heavy punishment for violations.