DGCA Orders Special Safety Audit for 15 Airlines After Learjet Crash

• DGCA initiates special safety audit for non-scheduled operators following Learjet accident in Baramati.
• The accident involved M/s VSR Ventures Pvt Ltd's Learjet 45 aircraft on January 28, 2026, where Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar had passed away.
• A six-member team, led by Deputy Director General R K Anand, is auditing VSR Ventures, with a report due by February 15, 2026.
• Phase 1 includes safety audits for 14 other non-scheduled operators from February 9 to February 25, 2026.
• Audits will cover safety gaps, maintenance, pilot training, and operational procedures, with strict action for violations.