IndiGo Fined Rs 20 Lakh by DGCA for Inadequate Pilot Training Simulator Compliance: Market Leader Challenges Penalty

Oct 08, 2025 07:06 pm CST

India's largest airline IndiGo has been penalized Rs 20 lakh by aviation regulator DGCA for failing to use qualified simulators in pilot training for Category C aerodromes. While the company plans to contest the order and maintains this will not affect operations, it continues to dominate the Indian aviation market with a 64.2% share despite recent slight decline, followed by Air India group at 27.3%.