Faiz Ahmed Kidwai, a 1996-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer was appointed on Friday(03 January 2025) as the director general of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).

• Kidwai, who is presently serving as additional secretary in the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, was appointed by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC).
• He is a Madhya Pradesh cadre officer.
• Vikram Dev Dutt, a 1993-batch IAS officer who previously served as DG of the aviation regulator from February 28, 2023, stepped down on October 20, 2024 after his appointment as the coal secretary.