Surveillance Findings by DGCA

New Delhi, June 24: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has reported significant issues within the aviation sector following a recent surveillance operation at key airports. This inspection uncovered various defects, including recurring issues with aircraft and faded runway markings.

This surveillance was prompted by the tragic Air India crash in Ahmedabad on June 12 and focused on essential areas such as flight operations, aircraft safety, ramp safety, air traffic control, communication, navigation systems, and pre-flight medical assessments.

While the DGCA did not name specific airlines or entities involved, they indicated that the findings have been shared with relevant parties, who are expected to implement corrective measures within a week.

Two teams, led by the DGCA's Joint Director General, conducted thorough inspections during the night and early morning at major airports, including those in Delhi and Mumbai.

During these checks, a domestic flight was delayed due to worn-out tyres and was only cleared for takeoff after necessary repairs were made.

The report highlighted that several defects had reoccurred on multiple aircraft, suggesting a lack of effective oversight and insufficient corrective actions.

Additionally, the regulator noted discrepancies such as a simulator not aligning with the aircraft's configuration and outdated software that had not been upgraded to the latest version.