ATSEPA warns India against privatising air traffic control without an independent regulator

They say national safety and accountability could fracture

ATSEPA, an electronics engineers’ body, has opposed proposed privatisation of India’s air traffic control services. The group warns the plan should not proceed without an independent regulator, saying it could weaken national strategic capabilities. ATSEPA also argues that splitting safety-critical functions would blur responsibility, undermining accountability in high-stakes operations.