DGCA introduces safety audit framework post Air India crash
After the Air India crash in Ahmedabad, India's aviation regulator, DGCA, is stepping up safety with a new audit system.
This move uses real data and international standards to spot risks early and keep flights safer—showing they're serious about fixing problems before they become disasters.
Airlines, maintenance teams, flying schools to be audited
Now, airlines, maintenance teams, flying schools, air traffic services, and even ground staff will face detailed checks.
Teams will look at everything from paperwork to on-the-ground operations in three phases: prep work, on-site inspection, then a deep-dive analysis.
It's all about catching issues fast.
Companies have 15 days to fix issues
Audit results are sorted by how urgent or risky the problems are.
If there's a major safety risk (Level 1), it gets top priority; less urgent stuff is flagged too.
Companies have just 15 days to fix what's wrong—or risk penalties or losing their license.
Make sure everyone involved in Indian aviation sticks to high standards
This overhaul comes straight from lessons learned after recent crashes and ongoing safety gaps.
The goal: make sure everyone involved in Indian aviation sticks to high standards so passengers can trust every flight a little more.