NEW DELHI, Jul 25 (NNN-PTI) – India’s aviation regulator, began a two-month special audit of airlines earlier this week, after spot checks found that, unqualified engineering personnel were certifying carriers’ planes, before their departure, local media reported, yesterday.
Over the past few weeks, several aircraft belonging to different Indian airline companies had reported technical snags, and some of them had to be diverted to other countries, including Pakistan, for emergency landing.
During inquiries, following the surge in such incidents, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) found that, unqualified engineering personnel were certifying the carriers’ planes before their departure.
As per a DGCA order, issued earlier this week, the two-month special audit will focus on such aspects as hangar and store facilities, equipment being used by airline personnel, and the availability of sufficient, suitably qualified and experienced manpower.– NNN-PTI
