India's DGCA is set to introduce a competency-based training framework for cabin crew to enhance airline safety. This initiative is crucial as it aims to improve emergency response skills among flight attendants.

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is preparing to implement a competency-based training and assessment framework for cabin crew in India, aimed at improving airline safety. This innovative approach will empower flight attendants with advanced skills necessary for effective emergency response. The new guidelines, expected to be released soon, will be voluntary for airlines, allowing them to adopt the framework at their discretion. Shweta Singh, Chief Flight Operations Inspector at the DGCA, emphasized the importance of performance indicators in training, such as how to handle cabin fires and communicate effectively during emergencies. This initiative follows the introduction of a similar framework for pilots in 2022 and comes at a time when India's civil aviation market is rapidly expanding, necessitating a larger and more skilled workforce.