What Did the DGCA Discover During Recent Airport Inspections?

DGCA Uncovers Issues in Aviation Safety Inspections

New Delhi: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) announced on Tuesday that recent inspections at key airports have uncovered various issues within the aviation sector. These include recurring defects on aircraft and faded runway centerline markings.

This surveillance effort follows the tragic Air India crash in Ahmedabad on June 12 and focused on essential areas such as flight operations, aircraft safety, ramp security, air traffic management, communication systems, navigation, and pre-flight health checks.

While the DGCA did not specify any airlines or entities involved, they indicated that the findings have been shared with relevant parties, who are expected to implement corrective measures within a week.

Two teams, led by the DGCA's Joint Director General, conducted thorough inspections during the night and early morning at major airports, including those in Delhi and Mumbai.

During these checks, a domestic flight was delayed due to worn-out tires and was only cleared for takeoff after necessary repairs were made.

The DGCA noted that several defects had reoccurred multiple times on various aircraft, suggesting poor oversight and insufficient repairs.

Additionally, the regulator identified issues such as a flight simulator that did not align with the aircraft's configuration and outdated software that had not been upgraded.