India Launches Electronic Personnel License (EPL) for Flight Crew
| Summary/Static | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in the news? | India Rolls Out Digital Pilot Licenses, Second After China |
| Initiative | Electronic Personnel License (EPL) for pilots |
| Launched By | Civil Aviation Minister K. Rammohan Naidu |
| Regulatory Body | Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) |
| Global Ranking | India is the second country after China to implement EPL |
| Key Benefits | Enhanced convenience, transparency, security, and efficiency |
| Sector Growth | 50 new airports, 120 new domestic routes in the next decade |
| Pilot Demand | India will need 20,000 additional pilots in the coming years |
| Future Plans | Development of digital twin systems for real-time decision-making |