DGCA starts in the inspection of the most important Hub of Air India for airworthiness of aircraft; Surveillance planned for crash, say civil servants – Times of India

The DGCA will perform a thorough assessment of the primary facility of Air India in Gurugram. This planned evaluation, planned before the Ahmedabad aircraft accident of 12 June, will verify flight documentation, airworthiness status and crew-related records, including training and service hours, as detailed in documentation assessed by ET.A senior DGCA officer, anonymously speaking, clarified that this inspection is a standard annual surveillance activity and not a response to the crash.The timing coincides with increased regulatory supervision of Air India’s activities after the accident. DGCA officials have been instructed to submit extensive details of all Air India inspections and audits since 2024.

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The aerial tregulator has implemented a reformed audit method to guarantee greater thoroughness. This adjustment follows the tragic Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner accident in Ahmedabad, which resulted in 241 passenger deaths and more than 30 land victims.Previously, the legal and safety supervision of Indian Aviation worked independently, with individual departments that conduct specialized inspections and audits within their respective areas.The DGCA has outlined various monitoring activities, including planned and spontaneous security checks and disaster reviews, which evaluate the safety standards and compliance with the aviation sectors.The revised structure represents an extensive approach to the supervision of aviation, transition from insulated security methods to an integrated evaluation system.Read also | ‘Violation of standard airworthiness …’: day crash from Air India warned DGCA the airline for violating safety rules on Airbus Aircraft: ReportThe assessment process will focus on three important domains: evaluating the efficiency of organizational security management protocols, investigating operational methods and verifying compliance with regulation standards.A high-ranking DGCA representative indicated that specialized teams consisting of experts in air safety, aircraft airy, crew training standards and aerial navigation will perform these detailed assessments.Regular audits are implemented for airlines, airports, maintenance facilities and flying training courses. The official clarified that although serious incidents or persistent non-compliance may require an audit, routine assessments will be carried out with prior notice to organizations.On Sunday, Air India announced a temporary reduction of 118 weekly narrow-body aircraft flights on 19 routes, in addition to the suspension of operations on three routes.