India-EU Aviation: DGCA and EASA Sign Working Arrangement
Why in the news
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) of India and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) signed a working arrangement in March 2026. It builds on the EU-India Summit held in January 2026.
Key facts
- Parties: DGCA (India) and EASA (European Union).
- Purpose: deeper cooperation on industrial aviation production and alignment with global safety standards.
- Flagship project: assembly of Airbus Helicopters H125/AS350 in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
- Link: follows the January 2026 EU-India Summit.
- Context: it was signed ahead of a regional workshop of the EU-South Asia Aviation Partnership Project in New Delhi.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Indian regulator | Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) |
| EU regulator | European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) |
| Helicopter model | Airbus H125/AS350 |
| Assembly location | Bengaluru, Karnataka |
About the arrangement
The arrangement is aimed at strengthening industrial aviation production cooperation and supports Make in India goals by aligning Indian manufacturing with European norms.
Exam angle
- Note both agency names and their abbreviations.
- Link the pact with the January 2026 EU-India Summit.
- Airbus H125 assembly is in Karnataka.