India’s aviation watchdog cancels planned Air India audit, sources say
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The airline is facing intense scrutiny after a plane crash killed 271 people.
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NEW DELHI - India’s aviation safety watchdog has cancelled its planned visit to Air India headquarters on June 24 for an annual regulatory audit, two people with direct knowledge said.
Air India late on June 23 ceased all its operations
One of the sources said that was a key reason for cancelling the audit as the airline was occupied with tackling the crisis.
Ten officials from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) were to visit Air India headquarters near New Delhi on June 24 for an annual audit, just as the airline is facing intense scrutiny after a plane crash killed 271 people.
Air India and the DGCA did not respond to Reuters’ request for comment. REUTERS
