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The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has levied a Rs 20 lakh fine on IndiGo for alleged pilot training simulator violations. The airline received the communication on September 26 and has promptly contested the order before the appellate authority. IndiGo maintains that the penalty will not significantly affect its business operations or finances. The regulatory action highlights ongoing scrutiny of aviation safety training standards in India.

Key Points: DGCA Fines IndiGo Rs 20 Lakh for Pilot Training Violations

  • DGCA imposes fine for pilot training simulator non-compliance
  • IndiGo contests the regulatory order before appellate authority
  • Airline claims no material financial or operational impact
  • Regulatory violation relates to Category C aerodrome training protocols
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DGCA fines IndiGo Rs 20 lakh for lapses in pilot training

IndiGo faces regulatory penalty for simulator training lapses, contests DGCA order while asserting no significant business impact

"The delay in disclosure was unintentional - IndiGo Official Statement"

New Delhi, Oct 8

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has imposed a fine of Rs 20 lakh on IndiGo for alleged lapses in pilot training at Category C aerodromes, airline's parent company, InterGlobe Aviation, informed the stock exchanges on Wednesday.

According to the company's filing, IndiGo received the communication from the aviation regulator on September 26.

The DGCA said the violation was related to the airline's failure to use qualified simulators for pilot training, which is mandatory under aviation safety rules.

"Details of violation(s)/contravention(s) committed or alleged to be committed: Alleged failure to use qualified simulators for pilot training at Category C Aerodromes," the company said in its filing.

In its response, IndiGo said it is contesting the DGCA order before the appellate authority.

The airline added that the penalty will not have any material impact on its finances, operations, or business activities.

"The Company is in the process of contesting this Order before the appropriate appellate authority," the airline said.

"There is no material impact on financials, operations or other activities of the Company," the airline added.

The company also explained the delay in disclosure, stating that it was unintentional and happened because of a lag in internal communication regarding the details of the order.

"The delay in disclosure was unintentional and was caused due to a delay in internal communication of details pertaining to the order," the low-cost carrier mentioned.

The shares of IndiGo closed the intra-day trading session at Rs 5,630.50, down by Rs 33.50 or 0.59 per cent apiece on the National Stock Exchange (NSE).

Meanwhile, earlier this year, a Delhi-bound IndiGo aircraft carrying more than 150 passengers, including Samajwadi Party leader and Lok Sabha member Dimple Yadav, had aborted take-off at Lucknow airport after a technical issue was detected.

According to the official statement, the incident took place on IndiGo flight 6E2111, which was scheduled to depart from Lucknow to Delhi.

- IANS

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Priya S
Rs 20 lakh is nothing for a big airline like IndiGo. They should have been fined much more. This is why we need stricter regulations in Indian aviation.
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Arjun K
I fly IndiGo frequently for business. While I appreciate their punctuality, this news makes me worried. Hope they improve their training standards soon. Safety first always!
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Sarah B
The fact that they're contesting the order instead of accepting and improving shows poor attitude. As a frequent flyer, I expect airlines to prioritize safety over profits.
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Vikram M
Good to see DGCA taking action. Indian aviation needs strong regulation. Remember the Lucknow incident earlier this year? These things are connected. Better safe than sorry!
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Michael C
While the fine is justified, let's also acknowledge that IndiGo has generally maintained good safety records. Hope this is a one-off incident and they'll correct their processes.

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