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Akasa Air moves court against 43 pilots who quit without any notice

Akasa Air vs. Pilots: Delhi High Court Upholds DGCA's Authority to Act in Case of Contractual Breaches

According to sources, Akasa Air has filed a lawsuit in the Bombay High Court against more than 40 pilots for breach of contract, alleging that they left the start-up carrier without giving the required six months’ notice. Due to these resignations over the past few weeks, Akasa Air was obliged to halt a number of its flights. According to reports, the majority of these pilots accepted job offers from Air India Express.

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The 13-month-old airline has reportedly asked for crores of rupees in compensation from each pilot for the loss of operating revenues and reputational harm caused by their sudden leaving, in addition to asking that these pilots be prohibited from working for competing airlines, according to reports. It is also said that Akasa Air asked the Ministry of Civil Aviation and sector regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) for assistance in the situation.

While Akasa Air acknowledged that it had filed a lawsuit against a few pilots, it did not provide information on how many specific pilots were involved or the specifics of the damages that were sought. “We have only requested legal action against a small group of pilots who quit their jobs without giving the serving their mandatory contractual notice as required by their contracts.

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In addition to being against the law, this behavior is also immoral and self-serving. In August, it forced last-minute cancellations that left hundreds of passengers stranded and caused great annoyance to the traveling public. We appreciate our coworkers’ dedication and hard work. We are proud of what each Akasian has contributed to us building in our first year of operations as a new start-up’, the statement continued.

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Air India Express Aircraft Engine Part Falls Outside Delhi Airport; DGCA Orders Probe

Air India Express flight skids off runway while landing at Kochi airport

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has launched an inquiry following reports that metal fragments were discovered at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport after an Air India Express flight made an emergency landing on Monday evening.

The emergency landing was prompted by a detected engine fault, but fortunately, the landing was executed safely without any injuries to the passengers.

The situation began when crew members of the Air India Express flight reported an engine issue, leading to the emergency landing. The DGCA has confirmed that a thorough investigation is underway and has directed that the aircraft undergo a comprehensive safety inspection.

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The discovery of metal debris outside the airport has raised concerns, prompting the DGCA to probe whether these fragments are linked to the aircraft involved in the emergency landing. Authorities are particularly focused on whether the metal pieces, which were found near the airport, originated from the same Air India Express flight that experienced engine trouble.

While preliminary assessments suggest that the debris could be a broken blade from an aircraft engine, the exact source remains unconfirmed. The airline has yet to verify if the metal fragments are from their aircraft.

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The Delhi Police, working in conjunction with the DGCA, have initiated their own investigation to determine the origin of the metal pieces. A technical team is set to analyze whether the fragments are associated with the aircraft in question. As the investigation continues, a case has been filed with the airport authority to address the matter.