Shortage of staff was highlighted by the committee report which also took note of the significant staff shortages. The DGCA is operating with over 53 percent of its sanctioned posts vacant, the BCAS has a vacancy rate of nearly 35 percent, while the Airports Authority of India (AAI) has over 3,200 vacancies, 17 percent of its sanctioned strength raising, concerns over operational efficiency and airport expansion. Such issues make aircraft prone to accident which the government must pay heed to.