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DGCA identifies 51 safety flaws in Air India, gives ultimatum till July 30
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has identified 51 safety flaws in Air India's aircraft operations, seven of which are in the serious category. These flaws include a lack of training, unqualified simulators, and irregularities in low-visibility operations. DGCA has directed Air India to submit proof of compliance with safety protocols.
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has raised 51 safety deficiencies in Air India's flight operations. The deficiencies have been revealed during the annual safety audit.
These are old training manuals, absence of pilot training, unqualified simulators, absence of trained personnel handling the flight roster, dispersed training records and irregularities in low visibility approvals, etc.
Amongst these 51 deficiencies, seven have been put in the 'level-one' i.e. most severe category by DGCA and an ultimatum has been issued to correct them by July 30. The remaining 44 deficiencies are of such a nature that they must be corrected by August 23.
DGCA has also asked Air India to submit proof of compliance with all safety protocols. This action has been taken at a time when it was recently revealed that an Air India plane was flying without inspecting the emergency slide.
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This slide is one of the most important safety equipment at the time of emergency landing or evacuation of the aircraft. On July 23, DGCA had issued three show-cause notices to the airline for various violations and given time to respond within 15 days.
Earlier, Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol told the Rajya Sabha that the regulatory body, DGCA, conducts regular monitoring, spot checks and night inspections from time to time across the country to ensure that airlines are following safety and maintenance standards. In case of violation, action is taken as per the rules, which includes fines, warnings or license suspension.
