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Technical defects in Indian airlines hit five-year high in 2025
Indian scheduled airlines reported 889 significant technical defects during flight operations in 2025, a five-year high, according to data tabled in Lok Sabha by minister of state for civil aviation Murlidhar Mohol.…
The Story in Brief
Indian scheduled airlines reported 889 significant technical defects during flight operations in 2025, a five-year high, according to data tabled in Lok Sabha by minister of state for civil aviation Murlidhar Mohol. The figure rose from 692 in 2024. Aircraft accidents remained limited: one in 2025, none in 2023 and 2024.
Safety violations leading to enforcement action by DGCA also surged, from one case in 2021 to 42 in 2025. The minister said DGCA has a systematic oversight mechanism including audits, night surveillance, and spot checks.
The Indian Opinion
The sharp rise in technical defects looks alarming, but the near-absence of accidents suggests the reporting and oversight system is working, defects are caught before they turn dangerous. Still, 889 defects in one year and 42 enforcement actions point to deeper maintenance issues. The real test will come as air traffic grows further: can DGCA keep inspection quality from being diluted?
Source: hindustantimes.com
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