Pragya Priyadarshini, Managing Director, Primus Partners, shares her view on the recent Air India Express crash and the broader implications for aviation safety. She highlights that while stricter compliance may have been introduced under the airline’s new management, the incident underscores a critical lesson: as the aviation sector scales, safety governance must evolve accordingly. Drawing parallels with past industry cases like the Boeing 737 MAX, she notes that production and operational pressures can gradually weaken established safeguards. She stresses the importance of independent verification of aircraft manufacturing and maintenance, rigorous enforcement of maintenance standards, and the promotion of a safety culture where flight crews can report issues without fear of reprisal.