Archive · 23 Jun 2025
Air India Launches Safety Overhaul After Recent Incidents
After a plane crash and a taxiway incident, Air India is making big changes to make flying safer.
They are checking all the planes and creating a team to watch how things work.
They also set up a group to help the investigators figure out what happened.
Some flights are changed to improve safety.
These steps are to help people trust the airline and make sure everyone is safe.
Air India initiated a safety overhaul following the Ahmedabad crash and a previous taxiway incident.
A comprehensive audit of all aircraft in the fleet will be conducted.
A high-level internal committee will monitor all aspects of Air India's operations.
A coordination task force will support the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB).
Three routes have been suspended and frequency reduced on 19 others.
- Who
- Air India, under the direction of the Tata Sons Chairman.
- What
- Air India is implementing a safety overhaul, including aircraft audits and a monitoring committee.
- When
- Following a recent Ahmedabad crash and a prior taxiway incident.
- Where
- Within Air India's operations.
- Why
- To improve safety, operational efficiency, and regain public trust.
Previous Safety Measures
Enhanced Safety Protocols
Scope
Previous Safety Measures
Routine Inspections
Enhanced Safety Protocols
Comprehensive Overhaul
- Airline
- Air India
- Trigger
- Ahmedabad Crash and Taxiway Incident
- Action
- Aircraft Audit & Oversight Committee
- Committee Focus
- Safety and Operations
- Routes Suspended
- 3
- Reduced Frequency
- 19 routes
Sources
AI plane crash: DGCA launches safety audit to identify systemic vulnerabilities
Delhi-Birmingham Air India Flight Diverted to Riyadh Following Bomb Threat
Ahmedabad plane crash: DNA confirms identities of 247 of those killed
‘In all probability and in fairness …’: Ex-AAIB chief on Air India crash probe
DGCA orders special audits of airlines, MROs, airports to enhance safety
DGCA Launches Comprehensive Audit Amid Surge In Indian Aviation Safety Incidents
DGCA revises guidelines for flight operations in bad weather
DC Edit | DGCA’s Diktat to Air India Welcome
DGCA rolls out 360 degree audit plan to overhaul India’s aviation safety oversight - Telegraph India
