DGCA caught several flaws in Air India's security audit, revealed that fake report was submitted

An inspection team of members of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has found lapses in Air India's internal security audit and the directorate is investigating the matter. This information was given by DGCA officials.

What did the Air India spokesperson say?

An Air India spokesperson said in this regard that all airlines undergo regular security audits by regulators and other entities. DGCA team visited Air India office in Gurugram, Haryana on July 25 and 26.

Fake reports were prepared by airlines in 13 cases

According to the inspection report handed over to the DGCA, the airlines were supposed to check routine security matters in different areas of operation such as cabin, inspection, cargo, ramp and load, but a surprise inspection by the DGCA revealed that the airlines had prepared fake reports in all 13 cases.

Not giving correct reports of CCTV, recording, audit statement

When the DGCA team re-verified through CCTV, recording, audit statement, shift registrar document, GD (General Declaration) list, passenger declaration, the report was found to be fake. The inspection report further revealed that the fake inspection report was not signed by the Chief of Flight Security (CFS). The check list was signed by an Account Supervisor of the Quality Management System Department which was not under the purview of DGCA's approval and inspection.

The airlines also did not make the other list available

Besides, the inspection team said that the airlines could not make available the list of flight safety auditors from time to time. All airline companies, including Air India, are subject to regular security audits by regulators and other entities both in India and abroad.