17 June 2025

Parliamentary Panel To Review Air Safety Lapses, Manpower Issues In Aviation

By Redoy K

A parliamentary committee led by JDU MP Sanjay Jha will meet June 23 to review recent air crashes and aviation sector manpower gaps. Following the Ahmedabad Air India crash and Uttarakhand helicopter accident, the committee will summon DGCA, Air India, Boeing, and aviation experts. The panel previously highlighted critical staff shortages: 48% vacancies in DGCA, 37% in BCAS, creating safety concerns amid India’s growing aviation sector.READ FULL