NASG 2023 replaces earlier policy, no state-wise data on air sports registrations

The question asked the Ministry of Civil Aviation to state the status of the National Air Sports Policy implementation, including the role of the Aero Club of India, registration numbers, and safety audits. The government replied by providing details on the National Air Sport Guidelines (NASG) 2023 and DGCA oversight activities.

Asked by: Shri Rajiv Pratap Rudy; Answered by: Ministry of Civil Aviation (Minister Shri Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu)

• The National Air Sport Guidelines (NASG) 2023 superseded the earlier National Air Sports Policy (NASP) 2022.
• The Air Sports Federation of India (ASFI) is established as the body for the national framework under NASG.
• DGCA oversees safety and licensing for gliders, micro-lights, light sports aircraft, gyroplanes, balloons, and powered hang gliders.
• DGCA has issued 12 Special Certificates of Airworthiness/Airworthiness Review Certificates for air sports aircraft.
• Three safety audits and one surveillance were conducted during 2025-26.
• Annexure I lists six specific operators for Hot Air Balloons, Motor Gliders, and Skydiving.

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