New Delhi, July 30 -- An audit conducted by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has flagged 51 safety deficiencies in Air India's operations, raising concerns over compliance with regulatory protocols and operational safety standards.

The findings are part of a government report accessed by ANI, based on a comprehensive inspection carried out between July 1st and 3rd at Air India's main base.

The internal surveillance report, led by a 10-member DGCA inspection team, highlights critical failures across various domains, from flight dispatch, crew rostering, and simulator training to digital record keeping and cabin crew procedures.

The major lapses identified as per the reports include flight crew and simulator irregularitie...