DGCA Suspends Air India’s Chief of Flight Safety Due to Regulatory Lapses

Regulatory Non-Compliance

The regulator noted that some checks, which Air India claimed to have been conducted, were not carried out as per regulatory requirements.

«We acknowledge and accept the DGCA’s findings and regret the failure of one of our audit staff to fully comply with the process and documentation requirements,» said an Air India spokesperson.

Commitment to Higher Safety Standards

The airline expressed its commitment to enhancing the culture of safety and diligence to contemporary standards through clarification of requirements, training, and stricter consequence management, vowing to continue these efforts until the necessary changes are effected.