Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Air India Faces New Scrutiny from Aviation Regulator
Air India, an airline, is facing scrutiny from the government regarding its safety practices.
The aviation watchdog, DGCA, has issued multiple warnings, known as show-cause notices, due to various safety concerns.
There have been several recent incidents, including aborted takeoffs, an APU fire after landing, and a runway incident.
These issues have prompted investigations and raised questions about the airline's operational safety.
DGCA issued four new show-cause notices to Air India for safety violations.
Junior civil aviation minister informed Parliament about nine show-cause notices in six months.
An Air India Express plane aborted takeoff at Delhi airport due to a technical snag.
An Air India plane's auxiliary power unit caught fire after landing in Delhi.
An Air India flight veered off the runway while landing in heavy rain at Mumbai airport.
- Who
- DGCA issued notices to Air India.
- What
- DGCA issued show-cause notices to Air India due to safety violations.
- When
- Over the last six months and recently.
- Where
- Incidents occurred at Delhi and Mumbai airports.
- Why
- For identified safety violations.
Airline safety concerns
Not applicable.
Air India response to safety scrutiny
Airline safety concerns
Airline needs more attention to its safety protocols
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
- Regulator
- DGCA
- Notices Issued
- Nine in six months
- Incident Locations
- Delhi, Mumbai airports
- Involved Planes
- Air India and Air India Express
- APU Fire
- Hong Kong to Delhi flight