DGCA conducted all time high oversight measures in 2023

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) increased its surveillance activities in 2023 as domestic air traffic surpassed pre covid levels. In 2023, the DGCA conducted its highest ever number of surveillances, with 5,745 actions taken, a 26% increase from the previous year. Based on these checks, 542 enforcement actions were taken, a 77% increase from 2022.

The DGCA intensified its safety oversight efforts to enhance safety standards in the aviation industry and ensure compliance with safety regulations. These efforts included enforcement actions, such as suspensions and financial penalties, on airlines and individuals for non compliance. (Representative image: IANS) NEW DELHI: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation ( DGCA ) stepped up its surveillances activities last year as domestic air traffic surpassed pre covid levels.

The regulator says it did its highest ever in a year — 5,745 surveillances actions — in 2023 which was 26% more than the previous year. And based on these checks, 542 enforcement action were taken in 2023 — 77% more than 305 enforcement action in 2022. “During the year 2023, DGCA intensified its safety oversight efforts, conducting 5,745 surveillances — 4,039 planned surveillances and 1,706 spot checks and night surveillances — which is an all time high.

This marked an increase of 26% over 2022, emphasising the commitment to ensure compliance and safety within the aviation landscape,” the DGCA said in a statement. It added that to “enhance safety standards in aviation industry , DGCA has taken stringent measures to ensure compliance with regulations through conduct of surveillance activities on airlines, aerodrome operators, approved organisations, aviation personnel under its regulatory control to meet laid down safety obligations.

Extensive surveillance mechanisms play a pivotal role in safety, mitigating potential safety risks and enhancing safety margins across the industry.” The “significant enforcement actions” last year included suspension of approved training Organisation of Air India and financial penalties on airlines like AI, AirAsia, IndiGo and SpiceJet for various non compliances.

Enforcement actions were also taken on erring pilots/cabin crew, air traffic controllers, non scheduled airlines, flying training organisations and aerodrome operators, the statement said, adding, “DGCA’s unwavering commitment to enforcing compliance underscores the critical importance of adhering to safety regulations within the aviation sector to ensure safer skies.” FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Visual Stories Previous 10 Most Affordable Cities in India to Buy a House india Most Visited Monuments in India india The Pros and Cons of Investing in Value Stocks india Investing in Small Cap Stocks: Top 10 Tips for Absolute Beginners india 10 Ways to Earn Money Online by Selling Physical Products india Richest Cricket Players Across the World india 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Warren Buffett’s Investment Process india Priyanka Chopra Net Worth: Know How Rich is Global Actress india Top 10 Benefits of Investing in Small Cap Stocks india 15 Best Tax Saving Schemes in India india Next 1 2 3 Elections Chhattisgarh CM News MP CM News Rajasthan Election Results MP Election Result 2023 Chhattisgarh Election Result Mizoram Election Result TOP TRENDS Adani Hindenburg Case India Covid Cases Adani Case PM Modi Kerala Visit Air India News Gate Admit Card.