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DGCA to boost safety checks on airlines, airports after deficiencies fou

At Chennai, the DGCA team found that the disposal of masks and gloves was not carried out in line with the prescribed guidelines

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A worker sprays disinfectant inside the cabin of a Lion Air passenger jet as a precaution against the new coronavirus, at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Tangerang, Indonesia

Aneesh Phadnis Mumbai

3 min read Last Updated : May 31 2020 | 2:45 PM IST

Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is stepping up it's safety checks after an inspection revealed deficiencies in health and maintenance measures implemented by airports and airlines.

Spot checks were carried out at eleven airports earlier in the week to test the implementation of Covid-19 guidelines. The inspections coincided with the resumption of domestic flights on Monday. In all, 72 planes belonging to airlines, non scheduled operators and flying clubs were inspected.

At Chennai, the DGCA team found that the disposal of masks and gloves was not carried out in line with the prescribed guidelines.

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