Rectify 7 deficiencies by 30 July
7 deficiencies are extremely serious. These have been classified as Serious Level-1 in the audit report. Air India has been ordered to rectify these by 30 July. The remaining 44 non-compliance issues must be resolved by 23 August. Along with this, the DGCA has asked Air India to provide proof of compliance with all safety protocols.
Three notices were sent on 23 July
It may be noted that on 23 July, the DGCA sent three show-cause notices to the airline for various deficiencies. A 15-day time limit was given to respond. Earlier, Minister of State for Civil Aviation, Murlidhar Mohol, informed Parliament that the DGCA has immediately grounded the aircraft involved in the delayed slide inspection until the necessary checks are completed. He stated that all airlines must adhere to safety and maintenance standards, and in case of violations, enforcement action, including fines, warnings, or suspension, may be taken.