SpiceJet off DGCA enhanced surveillance list but random checks to continue to ‘ensure safety’ – Times of India

SpiceJet (Picture credit: IANS)

NEW DELHI: Following recent fund infusion that is expected to stabilise SpiceJet, the airline will no longer operate under enhanced surveillance of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). However the regulator says random spot checks will continue “to be carried out across the operational fleet to ensure continuing safety of operations.
“SpiceJet was placed under enhanced surveillance by DGCA on Sept 13, 2024, in view of the financial constraints being faced by the operator which could potentially affect discharge of mandatory obligations of aircraft maintenance.A total of 266 spot checks have been carried out by DGCA across various locations as part of the enhanced surveillance mechanism. It has been ensured that deficiencies and findings found during the spot checks have been subject to suitable rectification action by the operator,” the DGCA said in a statement Tuesday.
“In light of the same and the financial infusion of additional funds into the company, Spicejet has been taken off the enhanced surveillance regime. However, random spot checks shall continue…,” it added.