The Mumbai Police registered a case this week against a former Air India (AI) pilot who allegedly drew salary and allowances from both Air India and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) while serving on deputation.
DGCA Air India Case
India’s aviation regulator faces growing pressure from pilots to reconsider its decision to extend Boeing 787 flight duty hours.
An official reported that Air India (AI) was found lacking in providing sufficient weekly rest, adequate pre- and post-ultra-long range (ULR) flight rest, and appropriate layover rest for the flight crew.
Tata-owned Air India (AI) has raised objections to the Rs 1.1 crore fine imposed by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), the country’s aviation regulator, for safety violations.
On Tuesday, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) imposed a fine of Rs 10 lakh on Air India for non-compliance with civil aviation requirements (CAR).
the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), which is responsible for regulating civil aviation in India, imposed a penalty of Rs 30 lakh on Air India due to its failure to adequately address the “safety-sensitive issue” of a pilot allowing a female friend into the cockpit during a Delhi-Dubai flight on February 27.