• India's Civil Aviation Ministry orders safety audits of major airlines.
• Audits focus on engineering processes and safety areas at IndiGo, Air India, Akasa Air, and SpiceJet.
• Findings have been reviewed by the DGCA, with airlines asked to respond.
• FAA review in November 2026 may impact India's Category 1 status.

The audits may indicate India's efforts to strengthen its aviation safety system ahead of the FAA review, which could impact the country's Category 1 status and its airlines' ability to operate flights to the US. The findings and subsequent actions suggest that the DGCA is taking proactive steps to address safety concerns, which could benefit the Indian aviation industry in the long run.