DGCA begins inspection of Air India's main hub
India's aviation regulator, DGCA, has begun its yearly safety inspection at Air India's main base in Gurugram.
This audit—planned before the June 12 Ahmedabad plane crash—is all about checking if aircraft are up to mark and crews are properly trained.
Officials say it's just their regular drill, not a reaction to the accident.
Changes in DGCA's approach to safety checks
After the tragic Ahmedabad crash that claimed so many lives, DGCA has overhauled how it handles safety checks.
Instead of random, one-off inspections, there's now a full-on review of airline operations and safety practices.
Teams run both scheduled and surprise audits across airlines and training centers to keep everyone on their toes.
Air India has had to share detailed inspection reports
With more eyes on them than ever, Air India has had to share detailed inspection reports from 2024 onwards.
To meet tighter safety standards, Air India is cutting back—118 weekly flights dropped across 19 routes, plus three routes suspended entirely.