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The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has imposed a substantial fine on Air India for a serious breach involving unqualified crew members. The aviation regulator has fined the airline ₹90 lakh for operating a flight with non-qualified staff, alongside additional penalties for specific airline officials.
In addition to the fine on Air India, the DGCA has levied fines of ₹6 lakh on the airline’s Director of Operations and ₹3 lakh on its Director of Training. These penalties are the result of an investigation into a flight that was commanded by a non-trainer line captain paired with a non-line-released first officer. The DGCA views this as a significant safety lapse.
The incident came to light through a voluntary report submitted by Air India on July 10, prompting the regulator to scrutinize the airline’s operations. The investigation revealed deficiencies and multiple regulatory violations that could have impacted flight safety.
The DGCA noted that the flight’s commander and relevant airline staff were given a chance to explain their actions through show cause notices issued on July 22. However, the responses did not justify the regulatory breaches satisfactorily, leading to the enforcement actions.
The DGCA emphasized the importance of adherence to safety standards and has warned the pilot involved to ensure such lapses do not recur. The regulator’s action underscores its commitment to maintaining high safety standards in aviation operations.
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