June 13, 2026

DGCA audit

DGCA audit uncovers safety violations across major airports | India News

Pradip Karmakar02 mins

NEW DELHI: Regulator DGCA has uncovered a range of safety violations across major airports, including those in Delhi and Mumbai, during an audit of country’s civil aviation ecosystem. DGCA found aircraft taking off with worn tyres, faded runway markings, and vehicles operating on tarmacs without speed governors, among other critical lapses.“Showcause notices are being issued,…

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Indian aviation ecosystem under the lens: DGCA orders ‘comprehensive special audit’ | India News

Pradip Karmakar05 mins

AI 171 crash in Ahmedabad NEW DELHI: Jolted by the tragic crashes of Air India flight 171 and multiple helicopters in Uttrakhand within the last one month, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has ordered a “comprehensive special audit” of Indian aviation ecosystem. This covers scheduled, non-scheduled, and private airlines; maintenance, repair, and overhaul…

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