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DGCA Probes Air India Over Expired Aircraft Certificate
2 Dec
Summary
- Air India operated an aircraft with an expired certificate eight times.
- The government launched an export promotion mission to counter US tariffs.
- US tariffs on Indian goods range from 15-41 percent, India's at 25 percent.
India's aviation regulator, DGCA, has launched an investigation into Air India after the airline operated an Airbus A320 eight times with an expired Airworthiness Review Certificate. The aircraft has been grounded following the lapse, which was self-reported by Air India. This incident highlights a serious breach in aviation safety protocols.
Concurrently, the government is actively addressing the economic repercussions of substantial US tariffs imposed on Indian exports. These tariffs, varying from 15 to 41 percent, with India facing a 25 percent rate, are being countered by a multi-pronged strategy. Measures include an export promotion mission with a significant outlay, trade relief initiatives from the RBI, and the negotiation of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with new partners.
The export promotion mission aims to create a flexible, digitally driven framework to boost trade. The government is also engaged in continuous dialogue with exporters and industry associations to assess the impact and devise interventions. While India's exports to the US saw an increase, isolating the exact impact of tariffs remains challenging due to dynamic economic factors.
