India’s Safety Rating Likely To Remain at Category II

India’s aviation system is likely to continue to hold an FAA safety rating of Category II after a December 8 inspection uncovered eight deficiencies, according to a report Mahesh Sharma, India’s Minister of State for Civil Aviation, gave news sources. Two FAA audits in 2013 resulted in the Indian aviation system being downgraded from Category I to Category II because inspections showed the nation’s safety oversight system did not meet ICAO’s minimum standards. A final decision based on the FAA’s written report is expected by mid-February 2015.