DGCA identified 377 aircraft with recurring defects since January 2025, Civil Aviation Ministry informs Lok Sabha

Nearly half of India’s aircraft have recurring faults, shock report finds

DGCA identified 377 aircraft with recurring defects since January 2025, Civil Aviation Ministry informs Lok Sabha

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation carried out an extensive range of monitoring activities, including safety audits, inspections and surveillance checks, in the aviation sector in 2025, the minister informed.

Nearly 50% of Audited Aircraft Flagged for Recurring Issues; Air India, IndiGo Lead; Reports

Indian aviation safety has come under renewed scrutiny after the Civil Aviation Ministry revealed in Parliament that 377 aircraft from six scheduled carriers were flagged for repetitive technical defects between January 2025 and early February 2026. The disclosures, made in a written reply by Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol in the Lok Sabha, showed that nearly half of the 754 aircraft analysed were found to have recurring is…

50% of Audited Aircraft Show Repeated Faults, Air India and IndiGo Top List, Says Govt Data

A total of 377 out of 754 aircraft examined across six scheduled airlines were flagged for recurring technical issues, according to data presented in the Lok Sabha on Thursday, with the Air India Group and IndiGo recording the highest numbers. In a written reply to the House, Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol stated that the aviation regulator carried out 3,890 surveillance inspections and 56 regulatory audits as part of its p…

Nearly Half Of Aircraft Audited By DGCA Flagged For Repetitive Defects, Government Data Reveals

Government data presented in the Lok Sabha shows nearly half of aircraft audited since January 2025 had repetitive technical defects, with the highest numbers seen in IndiGo and Air India fleets. The DGCA said inspections have intensified as India’s aviation sector rapidly expands.

Repetitive Defects Found in Air India, IndiGo Planes

Indian Airlines Face Scrutiny Over Recurring Aircraft Defects New Delhi: A recent government analysis reveals significant concerns regarding repeated technical issues across Indian airlines’ fleets. Data presented to the Lok Sabha on Thursday indicated that 377 out of 754 aircraft, operated by six major carriers, were flagged for recurring defects since January 2025. Key Findings: Air India Group and IndiGo accounted for the highest number of f…