A total of 190 technical glitches were reported in aircraft by airlines till July 21 this year, the government informed the Lok Sabha on Thursday. Minister of State for Civil Aviation, Murlidhar Mohol, in a written response, stated that technical faults in aircraft are common and may arise due to issues in components, systems, or equipment. It is the airline’s responsibility to fix any defects before declaring an aircraft fit for flight.
In 2024, a total of 421 such technical issues were reported throughout the year, indicating a slightly slower pace of incident reporting so far this year.
To ensure safety compliance, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) conducts routine inspections, on-ground surveillance, and night-time monitoring. “Findings during these checks are shared with the airlines for corrective action,” the minister said. He further clarified that the DGCA takes action in cases of violation, which may include warnings, suspension, or financial penalties for airlines or staff.
In a separate written reply, Mohol added that the Airports Authority of India (AAI) and its private partners under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model have invested over ₹96,000 crore between FY 2019–20 and FY 2024–25 on the development, expansion, and modernisation of various airports across the country. Of this, AAI contributed more than ₹25,000 crore, while the remaining investment was made by private airport developers.
