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European aviation body flags lapses in Air India planes
European aviation safety authorities have raised concerns over Air India's safety standards. Surprise checks at European airports revealed numerous lapses. India's aviation regulator has stepped in, imposing corrective measures. The airline is working to improve its record, with recent inspections showing a decline in faults. Air India's fleet age is cited as a contributing factor.
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Faltering flight path
Instead, the story is increasingly looking like a reputational liability. The latest warning from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency is only the most recent sign of trouble. Surprise inspections of AI aircraft at European airports reportedly found several safety deficiencies, pushing the airline’s fault ratio close to the threshold that could invite enhanced scrutiny or even operational restrictions in Europe.
India’s aviation regulator has already stepped in with corrective measures to prevent potential consequences in a key international market. Coming on the heels of the airline’s recent crises, the message is hard to ignore: Air India’s problems are no longer episodic—they appear systemic.
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EASA Flags Safety Lapses in Air India Aircraft
European aviation authorities have raised concerns over safety lapses in Air India aircraft following a series of surprise inspections at airports across Europe, prompting increased scrutiny from regulators and corrective action by India’s aviation watchdog.
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) identified multiple issues during inspections carried out under its Safety Assessment of Foreign Aircraft (SAFA) program. According to officials familiar with the findings, the ratio of safety issues per inspection for Air India aircraft reached 1.96 in January, triggering concern within the Cologne-based regulator and prompting communication with India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).
A ratio approaching 2 is considered a warning threshold in the SAFA framework. If exceeded, it can result in heightened inspections, operational restrictions, or in extreme cases, bans in European markets. European authorities maintain strict safety standards, and even relatively minor cabin or documentation issues are recorded as compliance findings.
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