The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has undertaken 4378 surveillances this year, which is the highest-ever number of surveillances undertaken during a year.
A senior DGCA official informed that as part of its safety oversight responsibilities, DGCA has undertaken 4378 surveillances (3013 planned and 1365 unplanned) upto December 22, 2022, which is the highest-ever number of surveillances undertaken during a year. The surveillances ensure that various stakeholders in the civil aviation industry, viz. airlines operators, aerodromes operators, approved organisations, Flying Training Organisations etc. adhere to laid down safety standards. These surveillances include Safety Audits, Ramp Inspections, Spot Checks, Night Surveillance, etc.
