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Air India Becomes 1st Indian Airline to Receive Design Organisation Approval from Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).

National | Dated: 16 Nov 2024

Air India Limited has become the first-ever Indian airline to receive Design Organisation Approval (DOA) or CAR 21 approval from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to carry out modifications in aircraft interiors in-house. The Tata Group-owned airline is working on revamping its fleet and expanding operations.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - The approval was handed over by DGCA Director General D.C. Sharma to Air India's CEO, Campbell Wilson.
  • - The full-service carrier collaborates with Tata Technologies to enhance the interiors of its aircraft fleet.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) The DOA from the DGCA will enable the airline to independently make design changes in-house and implement modifications to its aircraft interiors more efficiently.
  • (ii) This DOA is a transformative step towards enhancing Air India's in-house capabilities. It will strengthen decisions to set up its own engineering, maintenance, and training facilities, improving operational efficiency and making the airline more self-reliant.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Recently, which Indian airline became the first to receive Design Organisation Approval from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)?

Correct Answer: Air India

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