The national regulatory body for the aviation industry is Directorate general of Civil Aviation (DGCA). It is controlled by the Ministry of Civil Aviation. The ministry also controls aviation related autonomous organizations like :
The Airports Authority of India (AAI). Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS). Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Uran Akademi. Public Sector Undertakings - Air India, Pawan Hans Helicopters Limited and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited.