DGCA grounds Air India aircraft over overdue emergency slide inspection, action initiated

DGCA grounds Air India aircraft over overdue emergency slide inspection, action initiated

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has grounded an Air India aircraft after discovering a serious lapse during a routine audit — an overdue inspection of the aircraft’s emergency slide system. The aviation regulator took immediate action, barring the aircraft from operation until the required rectification was completed. Minister of State for Civil Aviation…

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DGCA cracks down on Air India over crew scheduling violations; 3 senior officials removed, show-cause notice issued

DGCA cracks down on Air India over crew scheduling violations; 3 senior officials removed, show-cause notice issued

In a major regulatory crackdown, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has removed three senior officials of Air India from their posts over serious lapses in flight crew scheduling. The aviation watchdog found that crew members were being assigned duties without adhering to essential licensing requirements, mandatory rest periods, and operational norms. According to…

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