New Delhi, Jan 23 (UNI) Union Minister of Civil Aviation Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu met European union Transport Commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas at the World Economic Forum’s global economic summit in Davos on Thursday, marking a significant step forward in India-European union aviation collaboration.
The leaders held extensive discussions on sustainability, innovation, and environmentally friendly transportation systems, with a focus on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and other green aviation technologies.
Both sides agreed to enhance cooperation in global green aviation initiatives, aiming to position India as a leader in environmentally responsible air travel.
Highlighting safety as a priority, Minister Naidu noted that India is taking further steps to strengthen aviation safety standards.
The EU and India will boost collaboration between the European union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) in areas including coordination, joint certification, cybersecurity, and drone regulation, which is expected to raise safety benchmarks in the Indian aviation sector to new heights.
An action plan was also outlined to accelerate progress in airport infrastructure, digital transformation, and sustainable development, which is expected to generate employment opportunities and attract global investment in India’s aviation sector.
In addition, several new initiatives were announced, including the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between EASA and DGCA, the creation of joint working groups, and the launch of technology transfer programs.
These initiatives will align with government schemes such as UDAN, further integrating India’s aviation sector into global markets.
Experts say the partnership will not only advance environmental sustainability but also promote innovation, safety, and investment, helping India’s aviation industry achieve a world-class, globally competitive standard.
