Domestic airline SpiceJet on Tuesday said it recorded zero Level 1 safety findings in the Directorate General of Civil Aviation’s (DGCA) safety audits conducted over the past year across all scheduled airlines. Level 1 findings refer to the most serious category of safety violations that warrant immediate corrective action.
“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,” the airline said in a statement.
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Audit recognition follows IOSA certification renewal
The airline also highlighted that it had successfully renewed its IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) certification earlier in March 2025. The IOSA certification—valid till March 2027—is a globally recognised benchmark for operational safety, involving a comprehensive evaluation of an airline’s operational management and control systems by the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
“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.
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DGCA flags 263 safety lapses across domestic carriers
Last month, the DGCA revealed that it had identified 263 safety-related lapses, including some requiring immediate attention, during 23 audits of eight domestic airlines over the past year. While Tata Group-owned Air India (along with Vistara) and Air India Express accounted for 93 findings—including 19 Level 1 violations—the watchdog noted that a higher number of observations is “entirely normal” for airlines with large fleet sizes and extensive operations.
DGCA had clarified in a statement that the objective of these audits is to ensure continuous improvement and compliance in flight operations, adding: “The quantum and scale of their activities mean that such observations reflect the breadth and depth of their operations rather than any unusual lapse.”
