DGCA identified 100 security flaws in Air India, seven deficiencies are very serious

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has identified 100 safety issues in Air India's aircraft operations. These issues came to light during the annual security audit.

They include outdated training manuals, inadequate pilot training, unqualified simulators, lack of trained staff managing flight schedules, scattered training records, and irregularities in approvals for low-visibility operations, among others. 

Of these deficiencies, seven have been classified as "level-one," meaning the most serious, and a deadline has been set to resolve them by July 30. The remaining issues are to be addressed by August 23. 

The DGCA has also requested that Air India submit proof of compliance with all safety protocols. This action was taken amid recent reports that an Air India plane was operating without inspecting the emergency slide, a critical safety device used during emergency landings or evacuations. On July 23, the DGCA issued three show-cause notices to the airline regarding various violations, granting a 15-day window for responses.