New Delhi, Aug. 5 -- SpiceJet has emerged as one of the few Indian carriers to receive a clean slate in the Directorate General of Civil Aviation's (DGCA) latest annual safety audit, recording "zero Level 1 findings"-the most serious category of safety lapses.

In a press release issued on Tuesday, the airline said the outcome reaffirmed its "robust safety culture, strict adherence to regulatory requirements, and alignment with global best practices." SpiceJet also noted that it had successfully renewed its IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) certification earlier this year, valid through March 2027. The IOSA certification is globally recognised and indicates a high benchmark for operational safety.

The DGCA's audit covered eight major ...