Recorded zero Level 1 safety findings in DGCA safety audits in past year, says SpiceJet

Spicejet plane (AFP/file photo)

SpiceJet announced on Tuesday that the airline did not record any Level 1 safety findings in Directorate General of Civil Aviation’s Safety Audits over the past one year. A Level 1 incident is the most serious category of observations in DGCA's audits of airlines.

In a statement, SpiceJet aid: "Safety has always been paramount at SpiceJet, and this outcome is a strong endorsement of the airline’s robust safety culture, strict adherence to regulatory requirements, and alignment with global best practices in aviation safety."

"SpiceJet is deeply committed to upholding the highest safety standards in every aspect of its operations and the DGCA’s findings reaffirm our focus on operational excellence, compliance, and global best practices," the airline added.

Earlier in March this year, the airline had renewed its IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) certification — which is a globally-recognised benchmark for operational safety, valid until March 2027.

Conducted by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the IOSA audit is a rigorous, internationally-accepted evaluation of an airline’s operational management and control systems.