9 Showcause Notices Issued to Air India over 5 Safety Violations in Last Six Months: Govt
INDIA, JUL 21 – Air India received nine show cause notices for five safety violations in six months amid increased regulatory audits and ongoing crash investigations, officials said.
- On Monday , the DGCA served nine show-cause notices to Air India, citing five safety violations, as part of ongoing regulatory enforcement.
- The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau released its preliminary findings on July 12, after Air India flight AI-171 crashed in Ahmedabad on June 12, 2025, with only one survivor out of 241 onboard.
- This year, the DGCA planned 56 regulatory audits, inspected 31 of Air India's 33 aircraft with minor findings in eight, and two remain under scheduled maintenance.
- According to the minister, one violation has been resolved and four are pending, with enforcement action completed in one case, Murlidhar Mohol said.
- The pending final reports are expected to shape future safety protocols, with DGCA ordered additional checks on Boeing 787-8/9 aircraft, emphasizing ongoing regulatory response.
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