The proposed platform is expected to place significant emphasis on emerging technologies, regulatory technology solutions, cybersecurity and data protection compliance | Photo Credit: ANI

India’s civil aviation safety regulator is working on a next-generation version of its eGCA platform, with plans to incorporate artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), blockchain and predictive surveillance capabilities as part of a major digital transformation of the country’s aviation regulatory ecosystem, industry insiders told businessline.

According to tender documents reviewed by businessline, the aviation regulator is seeking a Technology Project Management Unit (Tech-PMU) to support the implementation of eGCA 2.0.

The proposed platform is expected to place significant emphasis on emerging technologies, regulatory technology solutions, cybersecurity and data protection compliance.

Besides, the documents indicate that the new framework will utilise technologies such as decision-intelligence solutions and predictive surveillance tools to strengthen regulatory oversight and improve the efficiency of aviation-related approvals and monitoring mechanisms.

As per the document, the proposed system is expected to focus on application framework design, integration planning, risk management, cloud hosting strategies, cyber security architecture, disaster recovery systems, dashboards and analytics capabilities.

Speaking to businessline, industry insiders said the initiative could significantly enhance the regulator’s ability to undertake data-driven supervision, automate workflows and identify safety or compliance risks through predictive and intelligence-based tools.

The development assumes significance at a time when India’s aviation sector is witnessing rapid expansion in passenger traffic, fleet induction and airport infrastructure development, necessitating a more technology-driven and scalable regulatory architecture.

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Additionally, the tender documents, the selection process for the technology partner will follow an ‘80:20 Quality-cum-Cost-Based Selection’ (QCBS) methodology, with substantial weightage being assigned to capabilities in AI, machine learning, blockchain, regulatory technology, aviation domain expertise, cyber security and compliance assurance.

The documents further indicate that DGCA is seeking specialists with expertise in emerging technologies, including AI, ML, blockchain, advanced analytics, cloud computing, natural language processing and digital intelligence, as part of the proposed programme management structure.

In addition, insiders said the new platform is expected to lay the foundation for a more integrated, transparent and technology-enabled aviation regulatory ecosystem capable of supporting the long-term growth of India’s civil aviation sector.

Published on June 20, 2026