A parliamentary committee in India has recommended that the civil aviation ministry consider selling or restructuring Pawan Hans Ltd, the state-owned helicopter service, to enhance its focus on the northeastern region and island connectivity. The committee's report, tabled on March 25, emphasizes the need for a clear strategic direction for the company, which has faced failed privatization attempts in previous years. Pawan Hans holds a 51% stake by the civil aviation ministry and a 49% stake by Oil and Natural Gas Corporation. In FY25, the company reported a revenue of ₹369.63 crore and a loss of ₹16.15 crore. Additionally, the committee raised alarms over significant staffing shortages at the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and the Bureau of Civil Aviation Safety (BCAS), with vacancies at 48.3% in both organizations. This staffing gap poses a structural challenge to regulatory capacity and safety oversight, necessitating urgent action to fill these positions. The committee also urged the ministry to expedite the divestment process for the subsidiaries of Air India Assets Holding Ltd, as financial performance in these entities has been declining, with AI Airport Services Ltd's profit dropping from ₹40.42 crore to ₹2.94 crore.