DGCA investigation
IndiGo Chairman Apologizes for Massive Flight Disruptions and Announces External Investigation
Dec 11, 2025 12:46 am CST
IndiGo Chairman Vikram Singh Mehta has issued a formal apology for the massive flight cancellations affecting thousands of passengers nationwide. The airline's board will conduct a thorough investigation with external technical experts to identify root causes of the disruption, while denying allegations that the crisis was deliberately engineered. The DGCA has formed an oversight team and summoned IndiGo's CEO to provide a comprehensive report on the operational failures.
IndiGo Crisis: Government Orders Investigation and Promises Flight Schedule Normalization Within 3 Days
Dec 05, 2025 09:21 pm CST
The Indian government has ordered a high-level investigation into the IndiGo flight disruptions while promising schedule normalization by Monday. Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu announced automatic refunds for cancelled flights and special assistance for affected passengers. The DGCA has established a four-member committee to examine operational deficiencies at IndiGo, which has cancelled over 500 flights for consecutive days while temporarily relaxing pilot duty time limitations to manage the crisis.
IndiGo Flight Crisis: Over 170 Cancellations Nationwide as Crew Shortage Enters Third Day
Dec 04, 2025 02:21 pm CST
IndiGo, India's largest budget airline, faces massive operational disruptions for the third consecutive day, with over 170 flight cancellations expected on Thursday. Thousands of passengers remain stranded at major airports across Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru due to crew shortages following new flight duty time regulations. The DGCA has summoned airline officials as they struggle to normalize operations amid growing passenger frustration.
DGCA Investigates IndiGo's Mass Flight Cancellations and Delays Due to Crew Shortage Crisis
Dec 04, 2025 02:40 am CST
India's aviation regulator DGCA has launched an investigation into IndiGo airlines following over 100 flight cancellations and numerous delays caused primarily by crew shortages. The airline has implemented schedule adjustments for 48 hours while the DGCA demands explanations and mitigation plans. November saw 1,232 flight cancellations with 755 attributed to crew and Flight Duty Time Limitations constraints, resulting in on-time performance dropping from 84.1% in October to 67.7% in November.
DGCA Investigates Air India for Operating Aircraft with Expired Airworthiness Certificate: Serious Safety Breach Uncovered
Dec 02, 2025 07:31 pm CST
Air India faces regulatory scrutiny after operating an A320 aircraft on eight flights with an expired airworthiness review certificate. The DGCA has launched an investigation into this serious safety violation that occurred during the Vistara merger process. All personnel involved have been suspended while both internal and regulatory investigations proceed, raising concerns about the airline's safety compliance protocols.
Air India A320 Flies Eight Times With Expired Airworthiness Certificate: DGCA Launches Investigation
Dec 02, 2025 05:40 pm CST
The DGCA has initiated an investigation after discovering an Air India Airbus A320 operated multiple flights with an expired airworthiness certificate. The airline has suspended involved personnel and launched an internal probe, calling the incident "regrettable" while reaffirming its commitment to safety standards.
Father of Air India Flight AI-171 Pilot Seeks Supreme Court-Monitored Investigation into Fatal Crash
Oct 16, 2025 07:34 pm CST
The father of Captain Sumeet Sabharwal has petitioned the Supreme Court seeking an independent investigation into the Air India AI-171 crash that killed 260 people in Ahmedabad. The petition challenges the current investigation as "profoundly flawed," arguing it unfairly focuses on the deceased pilots while failing to examine technical factors. The petitioners demand a judicially monitored committee led by a retired Supreme Court judge to ensure a transparent and credible investigation.