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Ahmedabad Plane Crash Brings Prior DGCA Warnings To Air India To The Fore
- The recent Ahmedabad plane crash involving Air India has brought to light prior warnings from the Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) regarding flight operations, cockpit discipline, and internal accountability.
- Air India, post-privatization, has faced continuous regulatory scrutiny, with the recent crash being a significant setback for the Tata Group airline, affecting its plans at the Paris Air show.
- The airline's history of safety lapses, operational violations, and non-compliance issues has raised concerns among the public and regulatory authorities, emphasizing the need for clear leadership from Air India.
- Several past incidents and fines, including fines for pilot recency requirements, cabin temperature issues, flight-duty time violations, passenger care lapses, cockpit protocol breaches, and more, have highlighted the airline's operational challenges.
- The DGCA has previously flagged confusion over safety oversight roles within Air India's management, urging improvements in safety management practices to enhance aviation safety.
- The ongoing investigation into the crash, suspected to involve both engines losing power, has prompted regulatory actions, including the formation of a high-level committee to prevent such incidents in the future and strengthen aviation safety.
- The tragic crash involving the modern 787 planes marks the first fatal incident for these aircraft, raising questions about maintenance practices and operational procedures within Air India's fleet.
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