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DGCA imposes Rs 20 lakh fine on Air Asia over lapses in pilot training
The aviation regulator DGCA has fined AirAsia (India) Ltd. 20 lakh after its surveillance operation discovered that a few required exercises of the airline’s pilots were not completed during the scheduled Pilot Proficiency Check/Instrument Rating check (which is a requirement of the International Civil Aviation Organization).
The airline’s head of training was also fired for three months “for failing to perform his duties in accordance with applicable DGCA Civil Aviation Requirements”. Additionally, each of the eight appointed examiners has been penalised 3 lakh for the same.
In a statement, AirAsia India stated that it is evaluating the DGCA judgement and considering an appeal. “We agree that the DGCA made a finding about pilot training exercises after inspecting the main base in November 2022. In coordination with the DGCA, immediate corrective action was taken, and extra simulator training sessions were conducted to close the gap “In the statement, an AirAsia spokesperson said.
In addition to the obligatory regulatory training requirements, airlines have already carried out the pilots’ mandatory exercises as part of simulator training.”We would want to reaffirm that our operations are operating within the necessary safety limits. However, we are examining the DGCA judgement and are debating filing an appeal in accordance with the applicable regulatory procedures “Added AirAsia India.
