DGCA Conducts Meeting with Air India and Air India Express to Enhance Safety Standards

High-Level Meeting Focused on Operational Resilience
On Tuesday, the Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) convened a significant meeting with top officials from Air India and Air India Express, which together manage over 1,000 flights daily on both domestic and international routes.
The primary aim of this meeting was to evaluate the operational resilience of both airlines and to reaffirm their commitment to safety protocols and passenger service regulations. The discussion revolved around seven critical areas aimed at ensuring compliance with regulations and improving operational reliability.
DGCA, held a high-level meeting with senior officials from Air India and Air India Express, which collectively operate over 1,000 daily flights across domestic and international routes. The purpose of the meeting was to assess operational resilience and reaffirm both carriers’… pic.twitter.com/c6bxzy1L1f
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The DGCA reported that from June 12 to June 17, 2025, a total of 83 flights in Air India’s wide-body operations were canceled, with 66 of those being Boeing 787 flights.
To improve safety and operational efficiency, the regulator suggested establishing a more structured and real-time defect reporting system. This initiative aims to ensure that critical departments receive timely updates, thereby enhancing decision-making processes and minimizing disruptions.
The regulator recommended the implementation of a more systematic and real-time defect reporting mechanism to ensure that operational and safety-critical departments receive timely updates. This is expected to enhance overall decision-making and reduce downstream disruptions:…
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The meeting also included a review of recent operational statistics for Air India’s wide-body fleet, particularly focusing on the Boeing 787 aircraft.
DGCA also reviewed recent operational data for Air India’s wide-body operations, with specific attention to the Boeing 787 fleet: DGCA
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This meeting was prompted by the tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad on June 12, which resulted in the loss of 270 lives.
The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, bound for London, crashed into a hostel complex shortly after departing from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, claiming the lives of 241 passengers and crew members, including former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani.