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Half of India’s inspected commercial planes had recurring non-safety defects, with Air India Group leading, as oversight efforts expanded.
A government report released in February 2026 found that 377 of 754 inspected commercial aircraft in India—50%—had recurring technical defects, with the Air India Group reporting the highest rate at 72%.
IndiGo had 148 of 405 planes with repeated issues, while smaller carriers SpiceJet and Akasa Air also showed defects.
Most problems involved non-safety-related cabin components like seats and entertainment systems.
The DGCA conducted over 3,800 inspections in 2025 and increased technical staff from 637 to 1,063 to improve oversight.
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La mitad de los aviones comerciales inspeccionados de la India tenían defectos recurrentes no relacionados con la seguridad, con el Grupo Air India a la cabeza, a medida que los esfuerzos de supervisión se expandían.