31 operational aircraft inspected after Air India crash: Minister of State for Civil Aviation
'Out of total 33 aircraft, 31 operational aircraft have been inspected wherein minor findings were observed in 8 aircraft. These aircraft have been released for operation post rectification. The remaining 2 aircraft are under scheduled maintenance,' he said.
Responding to a question raised by DMK MP Kanimozhi NVN Somu in the Rajya Sabha, Mr Mohol said, the eight aircraft were pressed into operations after rectification. Mr Mohol said, Director General, Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) ordered an investigation after the air crash. Also, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) ordered Air India to do additional checks on all 33 Boeing 787-8/9, he added.
He noted that DGCA has a systematic safety oversight mechanism to check the compliance of Rules and Civil Aviation Requirements for all the aircraft and the airport operators. 'The safety oversight process includes regular and periodic audits, spot checks, night surveillance and ramp inspections across all operators, including continuous oversight of maintenance practices,' he said.
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