DGCA to Conduct Special Audit of Flying Training Organisations After Recent Accidents

Aviation watchdog DGCA has announced a special audit of flying training organisations (FTOs) after a series of recent training aircraft accidents. The audit, scheduled from September to November 2024, will assess safety standards, operational procedures, and systemic deficiencies across 33 FTOs to ensure compliance with aviation regulations.

Aviation watchdog DGCA has ordered a special audit of flying training organisations in the country following recent accidents involving training aircraft.

The audit, set to occur in three phases from September to November 2024, will include a detailed examination of 33 FTOs.

This initiative aims to thoroughly scrutinise the safety standards, operational procedures, and systemic deficiencies within these organisations, ensuring they adhere to the highest levels of safety and compliance, DGCA stated in a release on Thursday.

According to the regulator, this move is a direct response to a number of training aircraft incidents that have raised concerns over FTOs' compliance with existing aviation regulations and safety protocols.

The last similar audit took place in 2022. The upcoming audit will assess each FTO's adherence to DGCA's regulatory standards, including aircraft maintenance, airworthiness, and training operations, the release added.

(With inputs from agencies.)