Lok Sabha Question No. 174 (STARRED), answered on 2025-12-11
Subject: Inspection of Aircrafts
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Shri K Gopinath

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. : 174

( TO BE ANSWERED ON THE  11th December 2025 )

## INSPECTION OF AIRCRAFTS

## 174.    SHRI K GOPINATH Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- a)  whether  the  Government  has  conducted  the  inspections/checks  of  all  787-Dreamliner aircrafts after the incident of Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad in which 241 people died;
2. (b) if so, the details thereof along with the outcome of the said checks/inspections;
3. (c) whether the Government has directed the airline companies to conduct safety checks/inspections of all the planes available with them;
4. (d) if so, the details thereof and the response of the airline companies in this regard; and
5. (e)  the  details  of  other  measures  taken/being  taken  by  the  Government  to  make  air  travel more safe and secure?

## ANSWER

Minister of CIVIL AVIATION      (Shri Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu) (a) to (e): A statement is laid on the table of House.

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STATEMENT  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PARTS  (A)  TO  (E)  IN RESPECT OF LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 174 FOR REPLY ON 11.12.2025 REGARDING "INSPECTION OF AIRCRAFTS" BY SHRI K GOPINATH"; ; (a) to (e): Post-accident of Air India flight AI-171 Boeing 787 aircraft  on  12.06.2025,  Directorate  General  of  Civil  Aviation  (DGCA)  issued order to airline to conduct the checks/inspections of all 787-Dreamliner aircraft. Air  India  had  33  Boeing  787-8/9  aircraft  in  its  fleet.  Total  33  aircraft  were inspected by airline wherein, minor findings were observed in 8 aircraft during the inspection. These aircraft were released for operation after rectification of the findings.;; ; DGCA has laid down comprehensive civil aviation regulations for  safe  operation  of  aircraft  and  its  maintenance.  These  regulations  are continuously updated and aligned with the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO)/European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) standards. DGCA  approves the Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation (CAMO)  of  the airline for the management  of continued airworthiness of its aircraft. Accordingly, airlines maintain the aircraft through the  approved  Maintenance  Organisation  (AMO)  as  per  DGCA  approved Aircraft  Maintenance  Programme  (AMP)/  Manufacturer  guidelines.;  ;  DGCA has  a  structured  surveillance  and  audit  framework  in  place  i.e.  planned  and unplanned  surveillance  of  organization  /aircraft,  which  includes  regular  and periodic audits, spot checks, night surveillance and ramp inspections across all operators,  including  continuous  oversight  of  maintenance  practices.  In  case there  is  a  violation,  DGCA  takes  enforcement  action  as  per  its  Enforcement Policy and Procedure Manual.;; ; DGCA is closely monitoring and reviewing the  maintenance  data  and  repetitive  defects  reported  across  all  airlines.  All scheduled airlines aircraft have been analyzed for repetitive defects/ snags being encountered  in  the  aircraft  to  identify  systemic  issues  and  ensure  timely corrective action. DGCA has also issued General Safety Circular 01 of 2025 on 19  June,  2025,  titled  Comprehensive  Special  Audit  to  Assess  the  Aviation Ecosystem and Strengthen Aviation Safety Architecture.