# Pilots body urges PM Modi to create independent aviation regulator 2026-08-08T16:51:14+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet The Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to create an autonomous statutory Civil Aviation Authority to replace the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). In a proposal dated August 6, the FIP argued that India, now the third-largest domestic aviation market, needs a modern regulatory framework to keep pace with rapid industry growth. The DGCA's status as an attached office under the Civil Aviation Ministry limits its administrative and financial independence, the FIP said, citing delays in approvals and difficulty attracting specialised staff. The proposal also references International Civil Aviation Organisation audits and a parliamentary committee that supported regulatory autonomy. ## Coverage - indiatoday.in - ndtv.com Tags: aviation safety, Civil Aviation Authority, DGCA, Federation of Indian Pilots, regulatory reform Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/pilots-body-urges-pm-modi-to-replace-dgca-with-independent-aviation-regulator/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/pilots-body-urges-pm-modi-to-replace-dgca-with-independent-aviation-regulator/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.