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IndiGo appeal rejected; Rs 20 lakh fines on senior executives for pilot training lapses

January 9, 2026

IndiGo's appeal against penalties imposed by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) for pilot training violations has been rejected. The DGCA had fined two senior executives, the Director of Flight Operations and Director of Training, ₹20 lakh each for not using qualified simulators at certain airports, particularly Category C aerodromes.

IndiGo appeal rejected; Rs 20 lakh fines on senior executives for pilot training lapses

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IndiGo's appeal against DGCA penalties was dismissed on January 7, 2026.
The DGCA fined two senior executives ₹20 lakh each for pilot training lapses.
The penalties were related to the use of qualified simulators at Category C aerodromes.
IndiGo shares fell 1.22% following the news of the rejected appeal.
The original fines were imposed in September 2025.

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IndiGo appeal rejected; Rs 20 lakh fines on senior executives for pilot training lapses

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