Thousands of technical issues have been reported to the DGCA by Indian Airlines since 2021
Indian airlines have reported a significant number of technical defects since 2021, with over 2,000 incidents recorded as of July 2025. Here's a breakdown of the number of technical defects reported by each major airline:
Year-Wise Overview
| Year | Total Defects | |------|--------------| | 2021 | 514 | | 2022 | 528 | | 2023 | 448 | | 2024 | 421 | | 2025 | 183 (as of July 21) |
Breakdown by Airline in 2025
- Air India & Air India Express: 85 defects
- IndiGo: 62 defects
- Akasa Air: 28 defects
- SpiceJet: 8 defects
Vistara is not specifically mentioned in the data provided, but it is included among the airlines monitored by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) for technical defects[1].
The total number of defects reported includes other airlines like Alliance Air. The data indicates a continued pattern of in-flight technical incidents, raising concerns over aviation safety and aircraft maintenance practices in India[1].
Air India has been flagged for safety issues on 9 occasions in the past 6 months. The DGCA has intensified its checks and inspections of critical safety components following an accident. The investigation is ongoing regarding the Air India crash fallout, specifically concerning wrong bodies being sent to UK families.
The DGCA reviews and updates its surveillance methodology based on risk assessment, operator performance, fleet performance, and global best practices. Organisations such as the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and Federal Aviation Agency (FAA) provide guidelines for the DGCA.
As of July 14, 2025, the DGCA has received a total of 3925 complaints from passengers. No new routes have been mentioned in the article that Air India has brought back post the Ahmedabad crash.
[1] Source: Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) reports and news articles.
The increasing number of technical defects in Indian airlines' fleet, as displayed in the DGCA reports, has sparked discussions in the general-news sector, raising concerns about aviation safety and aircraft maintenance practices. This issue is not confined to major airlines such as Air India & Air India Express, IndiGo, Akasa Air, and SpiceJet, but also extends to others like Alliance Air. Despite Vistara not being specifically mentioned in the data provided, it is under the surveillance of the DGCA for technical defects. The financial implications of these technical defects and potential impact on India's business and economic landscape are subjects of interest in business and finance news.
