What Happened
Global Supply Chain Pressures Expose Systemic Vulnerabilities
A series of technical failures across three major Indian airlines has exposed mounting pressures on the global aviation sector. The incidents, involving Air India Express, SpiceJet, and IndiGo, have prompted demands for a comprehensive review of maintenance protocols by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation. The disruptions are linked to broader macroeconomic forces, including chronic shortages of essential spare parts, which are driving airlines to extend the operational lifecycles of older airframes. This article was first reported by Unknown Source.