US aviation watchdog likely to maintain highest safety rating for India

A continuation of the highest standard by the FAA will be a relief for Indian airlines especially the Tata group which intends to increase Air India flights on India-US routes

US aviation watchdog Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has completed the audit of India’s aviation regulator DGCA.

Sources said that the FAA team was satisfied with the work and changes in regulations by India and is likely to maintain a Category 1 status rating under its International Aviation Safety Assessment (IASA) programme.

A continuation of the highest standard by the FAA will be a relief for Indian airlines especially the Tata group which intends to increase Air India flights on the India-US routes. Its joint venture with Singapore Airlines- Vistara is also looking to launch its US operations.

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