Are India's skies safe? Air safety watchdog responds amid rising concerns
Published: 7/9/2025
Amid concerns about air safety in India following recent accidents, the Chief of DGCA, Faiz Ahmed Kidwai, reassures that India's skies have always been safe, with performance surpassing global averages. Recent incidents involving SpiceJet and Air India Express have raised fresh concerns about maintenance oversights in the aviation sector. Kidwai acknowledges the issues and stated corrective actions have been taken, emphasizing the importance of self-reporting by airlines and heightened vigilance in audits.
