Aviation safety regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has slapped a penalty of Rs 1.1 crore on Air India over safety violations on the carrier’s flights on a few long-range routes. Air India, on its part, does not agree with the DGCA order and is exploring options, including an appeal against the regulator’s order.
According to a DGCA statement, the action follows a “comprehensive investigation” that was initiated after an airline employee filed a voluntary safety report with the regulator, alleging safety violations on Air India flights “on certain long range terrain critical routes”. The investigation prima facie revealed non-compliance by the airline, after which a show cause notice was issued to Air India.
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