DGCA probe finds ‘alarming practices’ by some airlines
NEW DELHI: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has reported “alarming practices” in some airlines that “merited tough action,” following which there has been a decline in the “unchecked” accident rate. The crackdown came against the brackdrop of accidents and incidents this monsoon.
August and September, according to DGCA data, have seen six and two incidents. There were 11 incidents in July — the highest in the year. Of the total 49 incidents/accidents/serious accidents, SpiceJetNSE -2.21 % accounted for 20; AI Group (AI, AI Express and Alliance Air) and IndiGoNSE -0.37 % for 11 each; Vistara, GoAir and AirAsia India for 2 each and one for Heritage Aviation.
