Protection of Interests in Aircraft Objects Bill, 2025

On 3rd April 2025, Parliament passed the Protection of Interests in Aircraft Objects Bill, 2025, aiming to align Indian aviation law with international norms under the Cape Town Convention.

Key Points

Bill Passed: The Lok Sabha passed the Protection of Interests in Aircraft Objects Bill, 2025. The Rajya Sabha had approved it earlier.
Global Alignment: The Bill implements the Cape Town Convention and its Aircraft Protocol, signed in 2001, to standardize legal protection for high-value aviation assets like aircraft, helicopters, and engines.
DGCA Role: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is designated as the registry authority, overseeing the registration and de-registration of aircraft in line with the Convention.
Government Empowered: The Bill authorizes the central government to make rules for the implementation of the Convention and Protocol.