Airline violations up by 77% in 2023: DGCA
Hindustan TimesThe violations by airlines have gone up by 77% during the 2023 calendar year, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation said on Wednesday. A total of 542 enforcement actions were taken in the year 2023 witnessing a 77% increase as compared to the 305 enforcement actions carried out for the year 2022,” the DGCA said in a statement. “DGCA’s unwavering commitment to enforcing compliance underscores the critical importance of adhering to safety regulations within the aviation sector to ensure safer skies,” their statement read. This marked a notable increase of 26% of surveillance activities compared to the year 2022, emphasizing the commitment to ensure compliance and safety within the aviation landscape,” the regulator’s statement read. DGCA has taken stringent measures to ensure compliance with regulations through the conduct of surveillance activities on airlines, aerodrome operators, approved organisations, and aviation personnel under its regulatory control to meet laid down safety obligations,” the regulator concluded.
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