The Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam, 2024

This edition of The Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam, 2024 (No. 16 of 2024, dated 11-12-2024, w.e.f. 1-1-2025), updated for 2026, serves as a comprehensive and authoritative legal reference for students, aviation professionals, regulatory authorities, and legal practitioners engaged in civil aviation law and policy. The book presents the bare text of the law along with short comments, preserving the statutory language while offering concise guidance for clarity and practical understanding.

In addition to the principal Act, this volume includes a wide range of allied rules, regulations, and statutory instruments governing civil aviation in India, including:
• The Aircraft Rules, 1937 (as amended)
• The Indian Aircraft Rules, 1920
• The Aircraft (Public Health) Rules, 1954
• The Aircraft (Demolition of Obstructions Caused by Buildings and Trees, etc.) Rules, 1994 (as amended)
• The Aircraft (Carriage of Dangerous Goods) Rules, 2003 (as amended)
• Ministry of Civil Aviation Height Restrictions relating to safeguarding of aircraft operations (as amended)
• The Aircraft (Investigation of Accidents and Incidents) Rules, 2017 (as amended)
• The Drone Rules, 2021 (as amended)
• The Aircraft (Security) Rules, 2023 (as amended)
• The Protection of Interests in Aircraft Objects Act, 2025
• Radio Telephone Operator (Restricted) Certificate and Licence Rules, 2025
• The Aircraft (Investigation of Accidents and Incidents) Rules, 2025
• The Protection of Interests in Aircraft Objects Rules, 2026
• The Aircraft (Carriage of Dangerous Goods) Rules, 2026

The text incorporates all amendments and updates applicable as of 2026, ensuring full alignment with the evolving regulatory framework governing aircraft operations, safety standards, airspace management, security protocols, drone regulation, and international aviation obligations.

The content comprehensively covers:
• Definitions and Scope of Civil Aviation Regulation
• Registration and Certification of Aircraft
• Airworthiness and Safety Compliance
• Licensing of Personnel and Operators
• Regulation of Aerodromes and Air Navigation
• Aviation Security and Public Health Measures
• Investigation of Aircraft Accidents and Incidents
• Carriage of Dangerous Goods
• Protection of Interests in Aircraft Objects and Related International Conventions
• Drone Operations and Unmanned Aircraft Systems
• Enforcement, Penalties, and Rule-making Powers

This edition is particularly suitable for:
• Law students and academicians specializing in aviation and transport law
• Aviation regulators and compliance officers
• Airline and airport operators
• Corporate aviation advisors and consultants
• Legal practitioners handling aviation-related disputes and transactions

Whether used for academic study, regulatory compliance, or professional reference, this 2026 edition provides a reliable and up-to-date compilation of the Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam, 2024, along with comprehensive allied rules and regulations, delivering precision, clarity, and practical utility in the field of civil aviation law.