US FAA to assess India's DGCA in November after crashes

Experts recommend independent Civil Aviation Authority

The DGCA is often audited because of staff shortages and limited independence, even though its compliance score improved in 2021 (EI score rose from 69.95% to 85.65%).
Experts say creating an independent Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) with more freedom could boost safety oversight and help India meet global standards, making these stressful reassessments less frequent.