Indian DGCA Flags Multiple Safety Violations Across Airports, Orders Corrective Action
India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has identified a range of safety lapses during recent intensive surveillance at key airports, including Delhi and Mumbai, as part of its ongoing aviation safety drive.
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Key findings include repeated unresolved technical defects on aircraft, unserviceable ground handling equipment, non-compliance with maintenance protocols, missing entries in technical logbooks, unsecured life vests, and damaged winglet components. Several maintenance safety precautions were reportedly not followed by maintenance staff.
Airport infrastructure deficiencies were also flagged, such as faded runway markings, malfunctioning taxiway lights, outdated obstruction data despite new constructions near aerodromes, and unsafe ramp vehicle operations—leading to the withdrawal of vehicle permits and driver authorizations.
Simulators were found outdated, with mismatched configurations and software versions not aligned with current aircraft specifications. In one case, a domestic flight was cancelled after worn tyres were detected, with the aircraft cleared for operation only after rectification.
All identified violations have been formally communicated to the concerned airlines and airport operators, with instructions to implement corrective actions within seven days. DGCA confirmed that these comprehensive safety audits will continue regularly.
DGCA emphasized its full commitment to ensuring air safety and operational security across the sector.