The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has mandated a special audit of flying training organizations (FTOs) following recent incidents involving training aircraft. The audit, scheduled to take place in three phases from September to November 2024, will review 33 FTOs.
According to a DGCA release on Thursday (September 12), the audit aims to evaluate safety standards, operational procedures, and any systemic deficiencies within these organizations to ensure strict adherence to safety and compliance.
“This audit aims to thoroughly assess the safety standards, operational procedures, and systemic deficiencies within flying training organisations to ensure the highest levels of safety and compliance,” DGCA said.
This decision comes in response to a series of training aircraft accidents that have raised concerns about FTOs’ adherence to aviation regulations and safety protocols.
The last special audit of FTOs was conducted in 2022. The upcoming review will focus on each FTO’s compliance with DGCA’s regulatory standards.
“The audit will scrutinise each FTO’s adherence to DGCA’s regulatory standards, including aircraft maintenance, airworthiness, and training operations,” the release said.
(With PTI inputs)
