The regulator has fined Air India Rs 110 million for safety violations.

India’s aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), has imposed a fine of Rs. 1.10 crore on Air India for safety violations. The airline is accused of breaching safety regulations on specific long-haul, terrain-critical routes, as reported in a voluntary safety report submitted by an Air India employee. In response to this report, the DGCA initiated a thorough inquiry into the alleged violations.

Also Read: well health tips in hindi wellhealth

The DGCA issued a show cause notice to Air India Limited’s Accountable Manager after initial findings indicated non-compliance by the airline. The regulator reviewed Air India’s response to the notice, considering performance limitations outlined in crucial documents from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and the stipulated requirements under applicable statutes.

As per the DGCA statement, the Rs. 1.10 crore fine was imposed on Air India due to operations of leased aircraft not adhering to OEM performance limits and regulations. This marks the second penalty within a week for Air India, following a recent incident where passengers on an IndiGo flight disembarked onto the tarmac to eat, resulting in a Rs. 1.20 crore fine for the airline. Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia expressed strong disapproval of the incident.

Earlier in the month, DGCA had issued show-cause notices to SpiceJet and Air India for failing to deploy pilots qualified for low-visibility conditions, causing significant disruptions in flight operations at Delhi airport from December 25–28 of the previous year.

The latest fine on Air India stems from the operation of Boeing 777 aircraft leased to the United States, allegedly violating safety regulations. A former Air India pilot filed a complaint claiming that the airline operated Boeing 777 flights to the US without the required emergency oxygen supply system. The complaint, lodged on October 29, 2023,

Also Read: wellhealthorganic vitamin b12

highlighted concerns about the chemically generated oxygen system lasting only 12 minutes, making these aircraft unsuitable for direct flights to and from San Francisco. Air India must address the absence of sufficient oxygen in case of a depressurization emergency for both crew members and passengers.