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Air India fined ₹80 lakh for violations of flight duty time limitations

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Livemint · 1y ago

Air India fined ₹80 lakh for violations of flight duty time limitations

The Directorate of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has fined Air India ₹80 lakh for violating regulations related to Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) and fatigue management system (FMS) of the flight crew. The DGCA conducted a spot audit in January and found evidence of inadequate rest periods, exceeding duty periods, and other violations. Despite submitting a response to a show cause notice, Air India's defense was deemed unsatisfactory. The fine comes as the DGCA has decided not to extend the deadline for implementing revised flight duty norms for pilots.

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The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has requested details of inspections and audits conducted for Air India since 2024, following a recent show-cause notice issued over flight duty time limitations violations. The safety regulator also ordered the removal of three Air India senior officials. This scrutiny comes after an Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crash in June, highlighting the need for detailed insights into safety and compliance checks at the airline.

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IndiGo's Tbilisi, Baku flights make one stop at Doha due to Iranian airspace closure

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IndiGo's Tbilisi, Baku flights make one stop at Doha due to Iranian airspace closure

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DGCA penalises Air India for flying with non-qualified pilots

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YourStory · 1y ago

DGCA penalises Air India for flying with non-qualified pilots

Air India, owned by the Tata Group, has been fined Rs 90 lakh ($121,000) by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) over the operation of a flight with non-qualified pilots. The DGCA also imposed fines of Rs 6 lakh ($8,100) and Rs 3 lakh ($4,050) on Air India's Director of Operations and Director of Training respectively. The regulator described the incident as a "serious scheduling incident having significant safety ramifications". Air India had voluntarily reported the incident on 10 July.

Air India fined ₹90 lakh for flying with non-qualified pilot and co-pilot | Mint

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Livemint · 1y ago

Air India fined ₹90 lakh for flying with non-qualified pilot and co-pilot | Mint

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has fined Air India ₹90 lakh for operating a flight with non-qualified crew members. The airline was found to have scheduled a flight with a non-trainer line captain paired with a non-line-released first officer. The DGCA has imposed a penalty of ₹6 lakh and ₹3 lakh on Air India's Director of Operations and Director of Training, respectively. The airline submitted a voluntary report that led to the investigation. The reply submitted by the concerned parties did not provide satisfactory justification, leading to the enforcement actions and fines.

DGCA seeks removal of top Air India officials, show causes CEO Wilson

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DGCA seeks removal of top Air India officials, show causes CEO Wilson

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has called for the removal of three senior Air India officials due to violations of pilot rest duty hours. The officials, involved in unauthorized crew pairings and licensing violations, previously faced similar issues. A show cause notice was issued to Air India CEO Campbell Wilson. DGCA warned that repeated infractions could lead to license suspension, and an internal disciplinary process is required, with officials reassigned to non-operational roles.

DGCA slaps ₹30 lakh fine on Air India post 80-year-old flyer's death in Mumbai

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Livemint · 1y ago

DGCA slaps ₹30 lakh fine on Air India post 80-year-old flyer's death in Mumbai

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has fined Air India ₹30 lakh after a wheelchair-unavailability incident at Mumbai airport that led to the death of an elderly passenger. The passenger, who had pre-booked a wheelchair, decided to walk due to a long waiting time. He collapsed during the immigration process and later died. Air India has been penalized for failing to take appropriate action against the responsible employees and for not implementing measures to prevent such incidents. The DGCA has issued a notice to all airlines to ensure ample availability of wheelchairs for passengers requiring assistance.

Paytm parent fined Rs 47.12 lakh for unpaid stamp duty on equity shares

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Paytm parent fined Rs 47.12 lakh for unpaid stamp duty on equity shares

Paytm's parent company, One97 Communications, has been ordered to pay a penalty of INR 47.12 lakh for not paying stamp duty on the allotment of equity shares in previous years. The penalty relates to non-payment of stamp duty worth INR 1,43,16,535. Paytm stated that while there were delays in submitting some applications for payment of stamp duty, they have taken steps to avoid such instances in the future. In March, Paytm Payments Bank was also fined INR 5.49 crore for violating the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.

Vistara airline to reduce daily operations due to pilot shortage

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Livemint · 1y ago

Vistara airline to reduce daily operations due to pilot shortage

Vistara, owned by Tata Group, is expected to reduce its daily operations due to a shortage of pilots. Over 125 flights were canceled on 1 April after several pilots went on sick leave in protest of a pay revision ahead of the merger with Air India. The revision would result in a significant pay cut for pilots. Vistara CEO Vinod Kannan claimed the shortage was due to reaching flight duty time limits and said the roster would be revised from May onwards. Vistara is likely to scale back its network and has deployed larger aircraft on some routes to manage the crisis. Before the merger with Air India, Tata Group will have to address multiple challenges, including the concerns of Vistara pilots.

Air India ordered to pay ₹2 lakh to four passengers for multiple flight delays

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Livemint · 1y ago

Air India ordered to pay ₹2 lakh to four passengers for multiple flight delays

The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) has ordered Air India to pay ₹2 lakh in compensation to four passengers whose flights were delayed in 2003. The NCDRC stated that Air India neglected its duty during cancellations or prolonged delays by failing to provide required services like hospitality, food, accommodation, and transport. The commission emphasized the airline's obligation to care for stranded passengers, particularly when they miss connecting flights. Air India was found guilty of deficiency in service and was directed to pay compensation and litigation costs.

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