In the first phase, which began yesterday, the audit will cover 14 operators, including charter companies and corporate operators. The audit will be carried out by three-member teams comprising one official each from the air safety, airworthiness, and flight operations sections.

The teams have been advised to submit their inspection reports within 10 days from the date of completion of the audit. DGCA also informed that an audit of VSR Aviation, whose Learjet 45 crashed in Baramati, is also underway. The special audit of VSR Aviation is being carried out by a six-member team, which has been advised to submit its report by the 15th of this month.

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The government has also announced a modified UDAN scheme to further strengthen regional connectivity by linking 120 new destinations nationwide, including in Uttar Pradesh, with an estimated reach of four crore passengers over the next decade. The proposal is currently at the approval stage. Naidu added that airport infrastructure development is an ongoing process, while aviation safety is ensured through DGCA’s strict oversight, including audits and regular surveillance. Under the Greenfield Airports Policy, in-principle approval has been granted to 24 new airports, of which 13 are already operational.

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