Archive · 29 Nov 2025
DGCA Orders Airlines to Halt A318, A319 Operations
The DGCA, which is like the traffic police for airplanes in India, has told all airlines that they cannot fly certain Airbus planes, like the A318 and A319, unless they make some important fixes.
These fixes are required to make sure the planes are safe to fly.
The DGCA has shared a list of these required fixes, and airlines must follow them before they can fly these planes again.
This is to keep everyone safe in the sky!
DGCA has ordered airlines to halt operations of Airbus A318, A319, and other specified models.
Airlines must comply with Mandatory Modification and Airworthiness Directives to operate these aircraft.
The notification was posted by ANI, stating that no person is allowed to operate the listed aircraft models unless they meet the compliance requirements.
Airlines are required to make necessary amendments in the Mandatory Modification List.
The order is aimed at ensuring the safety and airworthiness of the affected aircraft models.
- Who
- Airlines operating Airbus A318, A319, and other affected models
- What
- DGCA has ordered airlines not to operate these aircraft models
- When
- Immediately, as per the notification
- Where
- India
- Why
- To ensure compliance with Mandatory Modification and Airworthiness Directives
- Aircraft Models Affected
- Airbus A318, A319, and other specified models
- Regulatory Body
- Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)
- Compliance Requirement
- Mandatory Modification and Airworthiness Directives
- Notification Source
- ANI (News Agency)
- Operational Status
- Grounded until compliance