DGCA considers due diligence for return of 737 Max

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) may conduct its own due diligence before allowing the grounded Boeing 737 Max aircraft to return to Indian skies, two people with direct knowledge of the matter said, requesting anonymity.

However, the DGCA’s decision will depend on whether other regulators, such as the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), approve the aircraft’s return to service.

“The DGCA is keenly watching the situation and shall take an appropriate call. However, the return of the aircraft is expected to take time,” said one of the persons cited above.