Archive · 24 Sep 2025
India Receives ICAO Award for Aviation Safety Oversight
India's aviation safety got a boost!
They received an award from ICAO, the airplane safety organization, recognizing their improvements.
India's safety oversight system has greatly improved, as shown by a high score in a recent audit.
This award, presented during an ICAO meeting in Canada, highlights India's commitment to making planes safer.
The better safety ranking means Indian airlines might have an easier time expanding their flights to other countries, allowing them to grow internationally.
India was awarded the ICAO Council President Certificate.
The award recognizes progress in aviation safety oversight.
The certificate was received by DGCA Director General Faiz Ahmed Kidwai.
The presentation occurred at the 42nd Session of the ICAO Assembly in Montreal.
India's Effective Implementation (EI) score increased from 69.95% to 85.65%.
- Who
- India and ICAO
- What
- India received the ICAO Council President Certificate.
- When
- Tuesday, during the 42nd Session of the ICAO Assembly.
- Where
- Montreal, Canada.
- Why
- For progress in aviation safety oversight.
- Award
- ICAO Council President Certificate
- Presented by
- ICAO Council President Salvatore Sciacchitano
- Recipient
- India
- Presented to
- DGCA Director General Faiz Ahmed Kidwai
- Reason
- Progress in aviation safety oversight
- EI Score
- 85.65% (2022 audit)
- Previous EI Score
- 69.95% (2018)
