The Government is likely to issue up to 5 per cent of National Aviation Company India Ltd’s (NACIL) equity capital as shares to employees.

The secretary said the newly-constructed airports at Hyderabad and Bangalore, due for commercial opening, will soon see trial runs.

DGCA Director Kanu Gohain said there was enormous pressure, both on infrastructure and safety requirements, owing to the tremendous increase in air traffic growth.

“While DGCA is getting in the best of technology and equipment to ensure safety in the skies and taking several other steps and strategic initiatives to adhere to international safety standards, a lot needs to be done. The attitude of personnel at various levels is very important to enhance safety levels and remove deficiencies in the system,” he added.

The seminar was attended by senior officials from the Ministry of Civil Aviation, the Airports Authority of India, Delhi International Airport Limited and Bangaluru airport.