Indian Airlines Face Scrutiny Over Recurring Aircraft Defects
New Delhi: A recent government analysis reveals significant concerns regarding repeated technical issues across Indian airlines’ fleets. Data presented to the Lok Sabha on Thursday indicated that 377 out of 754 aircraft, operated by six major carriers, were flagged for recurring defects since January 2025.
- Key Findings: Air India Group and IndiGo accounted for the highest number of flagged aircraft.
- Regulatory Oversight: The DGCA conducted thousands of inspections and audits throughout the year.
- Air India Response: Stated checks were conducted cautiously, with most concerns in lower priority categories, like seat issues.
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