{"id":37767,"date":"2023-07-05T00:15:25","date_gmt":"2023-07-04T18:45:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?p=37767"},"modified":"2023-07-05T00:15:30","modified_gmt":"2023-07-04T18:45:30","slug":"go-first-is-audited-by-dgca-to-check-its-restart-compatibility","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2023\/07\/05\/go-first-is-audited-by-dgca-to-check-its-restart-compatibility\/","title":{"rendered":"Go First is Audited by DGCA to Check its Restart Compatibility"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

DELHI-<\/strong> The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), the aviation regulator, has commenced a special audit of Go First (G8)’s facilities as the airline seeks approval to resume operations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A team of DGCA officials initiated the audit in Mumbai on Tuesday, as confirmed by an executive from the airline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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DGCA Conducting Audit of Go First<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The facilities audit will continue on Wednesday and on Thursday. Further, according to the executive’s statement to PTI, the regulator will conduct a similar assessment of Go First’s facilities in Delhi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The executive further mentioned that the audit report is expected to be submitted by the regulator on Thursday itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Go First earlier suspended its flights on May 3. Subsequently, it has extended the cancellation of its flights until July 10, as announced on Tuesday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Earlier on July 1, 2023, the DGCA<\/a> announced that it will conduct a special audit of Wadia-owned Go First (G8)<\/a>, which filed for bankruptcy two months ago, to assess its readiness for resuming operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The audit is scheduled to take place at Delhi and Mumbai Airports from July 4 to 6. Subsequently, it will primarily focus on safety-related aspects and the airline\u2019s compliance with the requirements to hold an Air Operator Certificate (AOC).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Further, it will involve a physical verification of the arrangements made by Go First for the resumption of flight operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This move comes as Go First aims to become the first major Indian carrier to resume operations under the country\u2019s insolvency law. It is a feat yet to be achieved by Jet Airways (9W).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The decision to conduct the special audit follows a preliminary review of the resumption plan submitted by Go First\u2019s resolution professional (RP).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Singapore Court Clearance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Creditors and Banks have agreed to inject fresh funds into the temporarily halted carrier, Go First (G8)<\/a>. Still, the fate of the carrier hinges on an upcoming order from the Singapore arbitration court.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Without relief from the court and a directive for Pratt & Whitney (P&W) to replace faulty engines, the airline\u2019s ability to fly hangs in the balance, jeopardizing the entire recovery process, according to sources familiar with the matter told ET<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Challenges surrounding engine replacement and pending payments have led to uncertainty for Go First Airlines. The Singapore International Arbitration Award had initially instructed P&W to deliver approximately 20 engines by December 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, P&W challenged the order, citing non-payment by the airline and the unremitting global supply chain depletion. The engine manufacturer claims that Go First owes them over $100 million, as stated in their petition reviewed by ET.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Go First to Resume Flights After DGCA Audit this Month<\/a><\/blockquote>