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While the International Air Travel Association (IATA), a global air travel community, works on recommendation to better track aircraft, India already has systems in place that keep a close watch on its carriers.
IATA and the International Civil Aviation Organisation are conducting a survey of vendors to identify tracking options which can be developed through an assessment of available products and services used for tracking commercial aircraft against specific criteria, including factors such as performance parameters, coverage, security, and cost.
In May, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) had directed all domestic airlines and non-scheduled operators (NSOPs) to track aircraft carrying passengers and cargo real time by using the onboard Aircraft Communications Addressing and Reporting System (ACARS) /Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Broadcast (ADS-B), a cost-effective way to keep an eye on airborne planes.
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