Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) imposed a ₹90 lakh fine on Air India (AI) for operating a flight with an unqualified crew on July 9 from Mumbai (BOM) to Riyadh (RUH).
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These norms, known as Flight Duty Time Limitation (FDTL), aim to ensure pilots receive adequate rest, thereby reducing the likelihood of untoward incidents. Issued in January, the updated FDTL norms extend pilot rest periods.
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.
A senior DGCA official stated, “The two airlines have to respond within 14 days. The notice is for rostering non-CAT III compliant pilots.”
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).
Indian DGCA has issued a show cause notice to Air India CEO Campbell Wilson for the airline’s lapses in reporting the incident.