Air India has been fined Rs 1.10 crore by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) for safety violations on certain long-haul routes. The penalty comes after the aviation watchdog conducted a thorough investigation based on a safety report submitted by an Air India employee.
The report alleged safety breaches on flights operating specific long-range critical routes.
Following the investigation, which indicated non-compliance by the airline, DGCA issued a show cause notice to Air India. The safety concerns raised in the report specifically related to leased aircraft operated by the airline.
Due to the leased aircraft’s operations not aligning with regulatory and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) performance limits, DGCA has taken enforcement action, imposing a penalty of Rs 1.10 crore on Air India, as stated in the release.