October 29, 2025

Exciting skies face stern checks! The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), India’s aviation boss, has spotted some eyebrow-raising non-compliance issues at Akasa Air. After a deep dive into the airline’s surveillance data from April to September, the DGCA discovered repeated procedural mistakes, documentation gaps, and system failures. They focused on crucial areas like flight safety, safety management systems, and rules about how long pilots can fly. Sources reveal that these are not just one-off errors but repetitive slip-ups, raising red flags about Akasa Air’s regulatory compliance. The DGCA has now asked the airline to take quick and effective remedial actions to fix these problems. Not one to stay silent, Akasa Air responded with a confident statement: it "always submits comprehensive responses to all observations raised within the prescribed timelines." The airline added that DGCA’s routine audits are part of a bigger plan to keep improving aviation safety across India. Akasa Air emphasized, "... we remain committed to maintaining the highest levels of operational and safety excellence in line with all regulatory requirements." This promise comes as the airline, which took off more than three years ago, currently operates a fleet of 30 planes, carrying hopes of many passengers high and safe. So what’s next? Will Akasa Air ace this safety test and fly away smoothly? Aviation lovers and passengers alike watch with bated breath as the airline works on tightening its safety belt and polishing its procedures. One thing is clear: safety comes first, and the DGCA is keeping a sharp eye on every move!

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Tags: Dgca, Akasa air, Aviation safety, Regulatory compliance, Flight safety, Procedural lapses,