Key Highlights
- The DGCA probe identified several issues, including 'over-optimization of operations, inadequate regulatory preparedness, management shortcomings, planning deficiencies, and also failure to implement revised flight duty time rules.' Senior management has also faced disciplinary action; the CEO was cautioned regarding flight oversight and crisis management, while the COO received a warning for Flight Duty Time (FDT) lapses.
- Additionally, the Senior Vice President of the Operations Control Centre has been relieved of their duties.
- This move underscores the regulator's commitment to strict compliance within the Indian aviation sector following the recent operational crisis.
