Safety
Indian Air Transport Under Scrutiny by U.S. FAA
Recent safety lapses on the part of Air India crew have raised new questions about India’s air transport oversight. (Photo: Boeing)
Recent safety lapses on the part of Air India crew have raised new questions about India’s air transport oversight. (Photo: Boeing)

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has informed India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) that it will conduct an independent safety audit of air transport oversight on the subcontinent in August. India has asked for an extension of the date.