Air India fined ₹1.10 crore by DGCA for safety violations

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1.10 crore fine on Air India: DGCA said safety violations took place on certain long-range terrain critical routes of Air India...

A whopping fine of 1.10 crore has been imposed on Air India for safety violations amid a series of incidents of flight irregularities..

A former Air India pilot who served as a B777 commander complained about the practice to the civil aviation ministry and the DGCA on October 29 last year..

Since the investigation prima facie revealed non-compliance by the airline, a Show Cause Notice was issued to the Accountable Manager of Air India Limited..

The response to the Show Cause Notice was duly examined with respect to the laid down stipulations under the relevant statutory provisions and the performance limits stipulated in critical documentations laid down by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), a statement issued by the DGCA read..

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