India aviation regulator widens scrutiny of non-scheduled flight operators after fatal Learjet crash

Economic Times
Economic Times 21h India
DGCA ordered a phased special safety audit of VSR Ventures and 14 other non-scheduled operators, starting Feb 4 and running through Feb 25.
India aviation regulator widens scrutiny of non-scheduled flight operators after fatal Learjet crash
Why it matters
Non-scheduled operators covered by the order face near-term inspection risk that can trigger grounding, corrective-action mandates, or tighter operating limits if safety management, maintenance, or crew compliance gaps are found. The Feb 25 end-date compresses remediation timelines for charter and corporate flight providers with active schedules, increasing disruption risk for VIP and business travel. Findings can also feed into the AAIB crash investigation and drive broader DGCA enforcement or rule tightening for the non-scheduled segment.
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