DGCA recorded 889 serious technical defects in flights in 2025, marking a significant rise from 692 faults reported in 2024, according to government data.
Trend analysis
Year-wise data of serious technical defects
The number of serious technical defects reported by the DGCA has varied over the years.
In 2023, there were 487 such defects, while in 2022 and 2021, the numbers stood at around 528 and 514 respectively.
These statistics highlight a rising trend in 2025 as compared to the previous years.
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