Air India Crisis: Audit Postponed Amid Middle East Tensions
Amid heightened Israel-Iran tensions, India's aviation regulator postponed Air India’s annual audit. The airline, dealing with a crash aftermath, has halted operations to several international destinations. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation had planned a comprehensive review, but focused on crisis management instead.
The annual regulatory audit of Air India by India's aviation safety watchdog has been postponed amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran. Sources have confirmed that the planned inspection at Air India headquarters, scheduled for Tuesday, was canceled as the airline grapples with halting its services to the Middle East, Europe, and North America's East Coast.
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) intended to conduct a thorough review in the wake of a recent aircraft disaster that claimed 271 lives. However, these plans have been deferred due to the current international crisis, which demands the airline's undivided attention.
Attempts to reach Air India and the DGCA for their comments on the sudden audit cancellation were unsuccessful. The aviation community remains on high alert, monitoring the implications of ongoing geopolitical unrest on air travel safety and operations.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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