The Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam, 2024 is India’s new comprehensive legislation governing civil aviation, enacted to modernise, consolidate, and replace the colonial-era Aircraft Act, 1934. The Act reflects India’s evolving aviation ecosystem by aligning regulatory provisions with international aviation standards, safety requirements, and technological advancements.
This 2026 edition, published by Law & Justice Publishing Co., presents the Bare Act with comments, fully updated and effective from 1st January, 2025. The book clearly explains the transition from the repealed Aircraft Act, 1934, through detailed comparative tables, making it easier to understand continuity, changes, and newly introduced provisions.
To enhance practical utility, this volume includes comparative tables of corresponding sections, references to old provisions under each section, and the latest Radio Telephone Operator (Restricted) Certificate and Licence Rules, 2025, which are crucial for aviation personnel and regulatory compliance.
This publication is an indispensable reference for aviation law practitioners, airline operators, aviation regulators, DGCA professionals, legal advisors, academicians, and students of aviation and transport law.
Key Highlights
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Bare Act with Comments
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Latest 2026 Edition
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Covers The Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam, 2024 (Act 16 of 2024)
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Effective from 1 January 2025
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Repeals:
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Includes:
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Comparative table showing sections of
The Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam, 2024 and The Aircraft Act, 1934
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Reverse comparative table for easy cross-reference
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Reference to old corresponding sections under each provision
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Along with:
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Clear and practitioner-friendly layout
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Ideal for:
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Aviation law practice & compliance
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Airline operations & licensing
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Regulatory authorities & policymakers
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Academic study and professional reference
