Are India's skies safe? Air safety watchdog responds amid rising concerns
Summary
Concerns about air safety in India have increased after a recent Air India crash that killed at least 270 people. India's aviation regulator, DGCA, insists that the country's air safety performance is generally better than the global average, despite some major accidents and recent maintenance issues with airlines like SpiceJet and Air India Express.Key Facts
- India's passenger air traffic has more than doubled since 2014–15.
- A major Air India crash occurred in June, killing at least 270 people shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad.
- India’s aviation safety regulator, DGCA, states that the country's safety metrics are better than the world average, except for two years when major incidents occurred.
- Recent concerns involve incidents like severe turbulence and maintenance issues with several airlines.
- The aviation regulator found deficiencies in SpiceJet's propeller maintenance, leading to actions against the airline's management.
- SpiceJet faced issues with propeller damage and attempted temporary fixes rather than addressing the root cause.
- Air India Express was reprimanded for delaying mandatory engine part replacements and falsifying compliance records.
- The DGCA has taken steps to correct these issues by working with airlines to ensure better compliance.
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