DGCA grants clearance to SATS Airport Services

DGCA grants safety clearance to AISATS for the first time, enhancing ground handling safety in India, now the second APAC country to implement this framework.

Published on: Sep 2, 2025, 05:42:10 IST

By Neha LM Tripathi, New Delhi

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The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), on Monday, granted safety clearance to Air India SATS Airport Services Pvt. Ltd. (AISATS) for the first time, ahead of the Singapore prime minister’s visit.

DGCA grants clearance to SATS Airport Services

The regulator said that it has reinforced its commitment to strengthen Safety Management Systems (SMS) and enhance regulatory oversight in ground handling operations across India.

With this, India has become the second country after Malaysia in the APAC region to implement such a comprehensive framework in alignment with ICAO guidance, the DGCA said. With increasing traffic, larger aircraft, faster turnarounds, and multiple service providers, DGCA has mandated safety clearance for all operators.

The DGCA said that AISATS received this clearance after a rigorous evaluation of its SMS, risk controls, reporting mechanisms, training, and infrastructure.

The Safety Clearance was handed over to AISATS at DGCA Headquarters in New Delhi.

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Neha LM Tripathi
Neha LM Tripathi is a Special Correspondent with the National Political Bureau of Hindustan Times. She covers the aviation and railways ministries, and also writes on travel trends. Her work spans national developments, with a focus on policy, people, and the evolving travel landscape. She has 13 years of experience. Before moving to Delhi, she was based in Mumbai, where she began her journey as a journalist. Outside the newsroom, Neha enjoys trekking and travelling.Read More

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