After frequent reports of engineering-related occurrences in several airlines, the aviation regulator DGCA has conducted several spot checks and advised that all aircraft at base and transit stations shall be released by certifying staff holding a licence with appropriate authorisation by their organisation.
The DGCA demanded compliance by July 28. There have been multiple technical malfunction incidents in Indian carriers’ planes during the last one month.
The DGCA spot checks showed improper identification of the cause of the defect, increased trend of MEL (minimum equipment list) releases, non-availability of required certifying staff at short intervals for multiple scheduled arrivals/departures.
