- Data presented in the Indian parliament revealed that nearly half of all commercial aircraft inspected across India's airlines have recurring technical defects.
- The Air India Group, encompassing the main flag carrier and Air India Express, had the highest proportion, with 191 out of 267 aircraft (over 70%) flagged for repetitive issues.
- Civil Aviation Minister Murlidhar Mohol presented these figures in the Lok Sabha, based on inspections conducted by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation since January last year.
- An Air India official stated that most identified defects were lower-priority Category D items, such as seats and screens, and were not critical to flight safety.
- The disclosure follows a period of increased scrutiny in India's aviation sector, marked by recent high-profile safety and operational incidents.
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