Aviation regulator conducts 5,745 surveillance activities in 2023

In a significant stride towards elevating safety standards in the aviation industry, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has implemented rigorous measures to ensure regulatory compliance. Through extensive surveillance activities on airlines, aerodrome operators, approved organisations, and aviation personnel, DGCA aims to enforce safety obligations and mitigate potential risks.

Surveillance in 2023

In the year 2023, DGCA significantly intensified its safety initiatives, conducting a remarkable total of 5,745 surveillance activities. This encompassed 4,039 planned surveillances, 1,706 spot checks, and night surveillance, marking an unprecedented all-time high. This surge represents a notable 26 per cent increase in surveillance activities compared to the previous year.

Enforcement in 2023

Building upon the surveillance findings, DGCA took decisive enforcement actions against non-compliant personnel, airlines, and other operators. The year 2023 witnessed a substantial increase of 77 per cent, with a total of 542 enforcement actions compared to the 305 actions undertaken in 2022.

The enforcement actions included the suspension of the approved training organisation of Air India and the imposition of financial penalties on prominent airlines such as Air India, Air Asia, Indigo and SpiceJet for various non-compliances. Additionally, DGCA took enforcement actions against erring pilots, cabin crew, Air Traffic Control Officers (ATCOs), non-scheduled airlines, flying training organizations, and aerodrome operators.

Aviation Safety

DGCA's steadfast commitment to enforcing compliance underscores the critical importance of adhering to safety regulations within the aviation sector. These measures are pivotal in ensuring safer skies and maintaining the highest standards of safety across the industry.

With inputs from agencies