DGCA flags 51 security lapses in Air India audit; 7 categorized as ‘essential’

The Directorate Normal of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has recognized 51 security lapses in Air India’s operations throughout its annual audit, elevating considerations concerning the airline’s compliance with necessary aviation security norms.

Of those, seven have been categorised as essential Stage I breaches, which the airline should resolve by July 30, whereas the remaining 44 points should be addressed by August 23, in keeping with IANS report.

The audit pointed to outdated coaching manuals, unqualified simulators, fragmented coaching information, and inadequately skilled employees managing flight rosters, amongst different considerations. The findings additionally highlighted irregularities in approvals for low-visibility operations and a scarcity of pilot coaching.

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Outdated manuals, untrained employees amongst flagged points

The DGCA has requested Air India to submit proof that every one mandated security protocols are being adopted.

This growth comes shortly after it was revealed that an Air India plane had been working with an overdue inspection of its emergency slide, a essential security part. The DGCA had grounded the plane instantly.

“DGCA instantly grounded the plane until the required rectification was carried out. DGCA has initiated enforcement motion towards Air India and the accountable personnel as per the Enforcement Coverage and Process Guide of DGCA,” stated Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol in a written reply within the Rajya Sabha.

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Present-cause notices issued, audits intensified

On July 23, the DGCA issued three show-cause notices to the airline over a number of lapses, giving it 15 days to reply.

Mohol additional acknowledged that the regulator undertakes routine surveillance, night time inspections and spot checks to make sure compliance with security and upkeep norms. Enforcement motion together with fines, suspensions and warnings is taken within the occasion of violations.

He added that DGCA officers are properly skilled to hold out oversight and enforcement duties and famous that security audits have been intensified throughout segments together with helicopter operations through the Chardham Yatra.

(With inputs from IANS)