CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -International Aviation Safety Assessment was conducted recently by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) of the US. It found that India meets every international safety standard.

Detailed explanation-2: -The FAA issues and enforces regulations covering manufacturing, operating, and maintaining aircraft. The FAA also certifies airmen and airports that serve air carriers.

Detailed explanation-3: -Based on the positive outcomes of the assessment and follow-ups, the FAA informed DGCA on April 12, 2023 that India meets the international standards for aviation safety oversight of the Chicago Convention and its Annexes and continues to retain FAA IASA Category 1 status which was the last assessed in July 2018.