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Over 50 safety lapses found at Air India by the country's aviation watchdog
INDIA, JUL 30 – The Directorate General of Civil Aviation found 263 safety lapses across Indian airlines including 51 at Air India, with 19 classified as serious Level 1 breaches.
- India’s aviation regulatory authority discovered 51 safety breaches at Air India during its annual inspection in July 2025, intensifying oversight of the airline following a recent fatal crash.
- The audit took place following the June 12 crash of an Air India Boeing 787 near Ahmedabad, which resulted in 260 fatalities, but the safety violations identified were not connected to that incident and were primarily based on Air India’s self-reported data.
- Significant deficiencies identified included insufficient pilot training, employment of uncertified simulators, ineffective crew scheduling, repeated training shortfalls among Boeing pilots, and inadequate evaluation of difficult airport environments.
- The confidential 11-page audit identified seven major Level 1 violations requiring correction by July 30 and 44 other non-compliances due by August 23, while Air India stated it cooperated openly during the audit and will provide its corrective action plan within the deadline.
- The findings highlight operational risks at the airline but also reflect normal issues for large fleets, emphasizing ongoing needs for safety improvements under DGCA oversight.
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