aviation safety regulations
IndiGo Crisis Triggers Government Warning: Civil Aviation Minister Promises Strict Action After Flight Cancellations
Dec 08, 2025 05:27 pm CST
India's Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu has warned of tough action against IndiGo following widespread flight cancellations caused by crew shortages. The disruption, which stranded thousands of passengers, resulted from implementation challenges with new safety regulations addressing pilot fatigue. Government officials have initiated an investigation while temporarily relaxing the requirements to restore normal operations.
DGCA Imposes Rs 40 Lakh Fine on IndiGo for Using Unqualified Simulators for Critical Airport Training
Oct 12, 2025 02:58 pm CST
India's aviation regulator DGCA has fined IndiGo Airlines Rs 40 lakh after discovering the carrier trained approximately 1,700 pilots using flight simulators not qualified for critical airports like Calicut, Leh, and Kathmandu. Two separate penalties of Rs 20 lakh each were imposed on IndiGo's Director of Training and Director of Flight Operations for regulatory non-compliance, with officials given 30 days to pay or appeal the decision.