Government says 352 significant tech defects reported in flight operations this year till June
The Indian government reported 352 significant technical defects in flight operations between January and June 2026. Akasa Air recorded the highest number of these defects among domestic carriers.
Why it matters
High numbers of technical defects in aviation raise significant safety concerns for the traveling public and highlight the need for stricter regulatory oversight.
The government on Monday (August 3, 2026) said that 352 significant technical defects were reported in domestic and international flight operations this year till June.
Out of the total, 334 significant defects were related to domestic flight operations and the remaining pertained to international services, according to data provided by the Civil Aviation Ministry to the Rajya Sabha.
The data was provided by Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol in a written reply. As many as 334 defects were related to domestic services and 18 pertained to international flights. The Minister did not disclose specific details about the defects.
Among the 352 "significant defects" during the given period, 152 pertained to flight operations of Akasa Air, 53 related to Air India Express and 47 pertained to IndiGo flights, the data showed.
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