DGCA gets new chief Vir Vikram Yadav amid aviation challenges

• Vir Vikram Yadav takes over as DGCA Director General, replacing Faiz Ahmed Kidwai.
• Yadav, a 1996 Odisha cadre IAS officer, was Additional Secretary at Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change.
• DGCA faces challenges: ensuring safety, managing West Asia conflict impact, and implementing passenger-friendly initiatives.
• New norms include 60% seats without extra charge, free cancellation/changes within hours, and free name corrections.
• Indian aviation market is growing rapidly but faces aircraft shortages and supply chain disruptions.