DGCA seeks full records of Air India inspections since 2024
What's the story
India's aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), has sought detailed information from flight operations inspectors on all inspections and audits conducted for Air India since 2024, according to PTI. The DGCA's request encompasses planned and unplanned inspections, audits, cockpit and en-route procedures, station facilities, ramp operations, and cabin conditions, among others, as per the communication.
Deadline set
Request was made through an email communication
The DGCA has asked to submit details of all inspections and audits conducted for Air India since 2024 by today. The request was made through email communication. The request comes after the airline was issued a show-cause notice for violating flight duty time limitations (FDTL). Three senior officials were also removed from their positions due to certain lapses.
Increased scrutiny
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