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flag India grounds four VSR Ventures Learjets after safety audit post-crash killing deputy CM.

flag Following a safety audit that discovered numerous infractions in airworthiness, safety, and flight operations following a crash in Baramati on January 28 that claimed the lives of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and four others, the DGCA grounded four Learjet 40/45 aircraft operated by VSR Ventures. flag Significant errors were found during the February 4–16 audit, which led to the immediate grounding of the four aircraft—VT-VRA, VT-VRS, VT-VRV, and VT-TRI—until airworthiness standards are restored. flag Root cause analyses for the shortcomings must be submitted by VSR Ventures. flag By February 28, the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau is expected to release a preliminary investigation report. flag In addition, the DGCA announced more extensive changes for charter operators, such as increased audits, a new safety ranking system, and public disclosure of maintenance records, pilot experience, and aircraft age.

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