Ajit Pawar plane crash fallout: DGCA orders safety audit of non-scheduled operators

Ujjwal Sukhwani
By Ujjwal SukhwaniPublished Feb 11, 2026 at 07:05 PM UTC, 1 min read

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Ajit Pawar plane crash fallout: DGCA orders safety audit of non-scheduled operators

In light of a recent chartered jet crash in Maharashtra, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation has implemented a phased safety audit for non-scheduled flight operators, prioritizing large charter services. Inspection findings are expected within the next …

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Ujjwal Sukhwani

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