Regulator reports surge in Indian airline safety violations
Air safety violations at Indian airlines surged more than 50% in 2016.
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) recorded 422 crew member and aircraft maintenance violations last year, up from 275 in 2015.
An official at the regulator said: "The increase is on account of heightened surveillance and a risk based audit being carried out by DGCA."
The violations relate to various infringements such as failing alcohol and drugs tests, operational mishaps and working more than the permitted hours.
DGCA said 272 crew members were suspended for violations, 42 pilots were temporarily taken off active duty and a further 108 were issued warnings.
Jet Airways recorded 116 violations, followed by SpiceJet, with 101 recorded violations and Air India with 66.
At IndiGo 55 members of crew were punished.
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) downgraded India’s ranking in 2014 but restored it again just over a year later.
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