DGCA Conducts High-Level Meeting with Air India and Air India Express on Safety Protocols
DGCA's Meeting with Air India Officials
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 the airlines and to reaffirm their commitment to safety standards and passenger service regulations. During the discussion, seven critical focus areas were identified, emphasizing the importance of regulatory compliance 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 were canceled in Air India’s wide-body operations, with 66 of these being Boeing 787 flights.
To improve safety and operational efficiency, the regulator suggested establishing a more organized and real-time defect reporting system. This initiative aims to ensure that departments critical to operations and safety receive timely information, thereby enhancing decision-making 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.