New Delhi – In response to a wave of flight disruptions, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) held an urgent meeting on Tuesday with top officials from Air India and Air India Express. The action comes after 16 Air India flights were cancelled on June 17 due to technical snags and a shortage of available aircraft.
In a statement released by the aviation watchdog, it was confirmed that 13 of the affected flights were scheduled to be operated using Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft. Despite the cancellations, the DGCA emphasized that there is “no major safety concern” with the 787 fleet and that issues were being monitored closely.
The delays and cancellations have impacted several international routes, causing inconvenience to hundreds of passengers. The DGCA is now overseeing corrective measures and preventive protocols being implemented by the airline to stabilize operations.
While technical glitches were cited as one of the primary reasons, officials noted that a broader issue of aircraft availability may also be contributing to the disruption. Air India, now under Tata Group ownership, is reportedly working on addressing these operational gaps.
A follow-up review is expected in the coming days as DGCA continues its oversight to ensure flight safety and service reliability remain intact.
