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3 days ago
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DGCA issues warning to Air India over unregulated flight timings
A regular spot check by the DGCA revealed that AI's Bangalore-London flights on May 16 and 17 exceeded the stipulated time of a maximum of 10 hours under Civil Aviation Requirement (CAR) Section 7, Series J, Part III An Air India Airbus A321 aircraft takes off at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad, India, on June 17, 2025. Reuters File The Directorate General of Civil Aviation has issued a warning to Air India over violations of flight time regulations, advising the airline to exercise the highest level of caution in adhering to aviation safety rules. A regular spot check by the DGCA revealed that AI's Bangalore-London flights on May 16 and 17 exceeded the stipulated time of a maximum of 10 hours under Civil Aviation Requirement (CAR) Section 7, Series J, Part III. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'During a spot check, it was observed that Air India operated flights AI133 on May 16 and 17, 2025, both of which surpassed the 10-hour maximum flight time prescribed under Para 6.1.3 of the Civil Aviation Requirement (CAR) Section 7, Series J, Part III, Issue III dated April 24, 2019," the warning letter issued by DGCA stated. The aviation regulator also pointed out that the airline's Accountable Manager did not ensure adherence to critical operational requirements outlined in Annexure III of the Civil Aviation Requirements (CARs). Based on the above-mentioned complaints, the DGCA issued a Show Cause Notice to Air India on June 20. 'In view of the above, a Show Cause Notice was issued to Air India on 20 June 2025 under the relevant provisions of the Enforcement Policy and Procedures Manual (EPPM) for the aforementioned violations,' it said in a letter. 'The reply submitted by Air India in response to the Show Cause Notice has been duly examined and found to be unsatisfactory in addressing the regulatory lapses and deficiencies noted," the letter further stated. Meanwhile, an Air India spokesperson said, 'Air India receives the DGCA letter with regard to rostering issues on two long-haul flights reported in mid-May that arose due to a different interpretation of a permission that was granted to mitigate the border related airspace closure. This was corrected immediately after the right interpretation was conveyed to us. Air India remains fully compliant with the rules.' STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD
News18
3 days ago
- Business
- News18
'Unsatisfactory': DGCA Warns Air India Over Breach In Pilots' Flight Duty Timings
Last Updated: After examining the Air India's response, DGCA examined and found it "unsatisfactory in addressing the regulatory lapses and deficiencies noted." The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued a warning letter to Air India Ltd., cautioning the airline over violations of flight time regulations and advising its management to exercise the highest level of diligence in adhering to aviation safety requirements. The regulator, during a spot check, found that Air India operated Bangalore-London flights (AI133) on May 16 and 17, 2025, each exceeding the stipulated 10-hour maximum flight time under Civil Aviation Requirement (CAR) Section 7, Series J, Part III. 'During a spot check, it was observed that Air India operated flights AI133 on May 16 and 17, 2025, both of which surpassed the 10-hour maximum flight time prescribed under Para 6.1.3 of the Civil Aviation Requirement (CAR) Section 7, Series J, Part III, Issue III dated April 24, 2019," the warning letter issued by DGCA stated. Additionally, the aviation regulator noted that the airline's Accountable Manager failed to ensure compliance with key operational provisions specified in Annexure III of the CARs. 'Whereas, it has further been noted that the Accountable Manager of M/s Air India Ltd. has failed to ensure compliance with the requirements as specified under Para 1 and Para 2.4 of Annexure III of the CARs, Section 3, Series C, Part II", the letter further stated. Meanwhile, a Show Cause Notice was issued to Air India on June 20, 2025. 'In view of the above, a Show Cause Notice was issued to Air India on 20 June 2025 under the relevant provisions of the Enforcement Policy and Procedures Manual (EPPM) for the aforementioned violations," the DGCA stated in the letter. After examining the airline's response, the regulator examined and found it 'unsatisfactory in addressing the regulatory lapses and deficiencies noted." 'The reply submitted by Air India in response to the Show Cause Notice has been duly examined and found to be unsatisfactory in addressing the regulatory lapses and deficiencies noted," the letter further stated. Issuing a response to the DGCA warning letter issued to Air India, the airline spokesperson in a statement said, 'Air India is in receipt of the DGCA letter with regard to rostering issues on two long- haul flights reported in mid-May that arose due to a different interpretation of a permission that was granted to mitigate the border related airspace closure. This was corrected immediately after the right interpretation was conveyed to us. Air India remains fully compliant with the rules." (With agency inputs) view comments First Published: August 14, 2025, 07:36 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
DGCA warns AI over flight time violations in two separate flights
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued a warning to Air India after finding that two of its Bangalore-London flights in May exceeded the permissible 10-hour flight time limit for which the airline did not have a satisfactory reason. DGCA warns AI over flight time violations in two separate flights According to Air India, the rostering issue on the two flights arose 'due to a different interpretation of a permission that was granted to mitigate the border related airspace closure'. 'This was corrected immediately after the right interpretation was conveyed to us. Air India remains fully compliant with the rules,' an airline spokesperson said on Wednesday. DGCA'S letter, dated August 11, said that the airline had, on June 20, been sent a show cause notice asking it to explain the reasons for violating violations were detected during a spot check, with flights AI133 on May 16 and 17 operating beyond the stipulated duration under the Civil Aviation Requirement (CAR). 'The regulator also noted that the airline's Accountable Manager failed to ensure compliance with the rules outlined in the CAR,' the letter read. The regulator said that the notice was sent to the airline but DGCA found the response in addressing the lapses 'inadequate '. It also warned the accountable manager, Campbell Wilson. The notice read, '.. .The reply submitted by M/s Air India in response to the Show Cause Notice has been duly examined and found to be unsatisfactory in addressing the regulatory lapses and deficiencies noted.' 'Accordingly, the Accountable Manager of M/s Air India Ltd. is hereby warned and advised to exercise utmost diligence and responsibility in ensuring strict compliance with the applicable Civil Aviation requirements.'
NDTV
3 days ago
- Business
- NDTV
DGCA Issues Warning To Air India, Seeks Stricter Compliance
New Delhi: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued a warning letter to Air India Ltd., cautioning the airline over violations of flight time regulations and advising its management to exercise the highest level of diligence in adhering to aviation safety requirements. The regulator, during a spot check, found that Air India operated two Bangalore-London flights (AI133) on May 16 and 17, 2025, each exceeding the stipulated 10-hour maximum flight time under Civil Aviation Requirement (CAR) Section 7, Series J, Part III. The warning letter issued by DGCA stated, "During a spot check it was observed that Air India operated flights AI133 on May 16 and 17, 2025, both of which surpassed the 10-hour maximum flight time prescribed under Para 6.1.3 of the Civil Aviation Requirement (CAR) Section 7, Series J, Part III, Issue III dated April 24, 2019." The aviation regulator further noted that the airline's Accountable Manager failed to ensure compliance with key operational provisions specified in Annexure III of the CARs. "Whereas, it has further been noted that the Accountable Manager of M/s Air India Ltd. has failed to ensure compliance with the requirements as specified under Para 1 and Para 2.4 of Annexure III of the CARs, Section 3, Series C, Part II", the letter further stated. A Show Cause Notice was issued to Air India on June 20, 2025, under the Enforcement Policy and Procedures Manual (EPPM). "In view of the above, a Show Cause Notice was issued to Air India on 20 June 2025 under the relevant provisions of the Enforcement Policy and Procedures Manual (EPPM) for the aforementioned violations," the DGCA stated in the letter. After examining the airline's response, the regulator found it "unsatisfactory in addressing the regulatory lapses and deficiencies noted." "The reply submitted by Air India in response to the Show Cause Notice has been duly examined and found to be unsatisfactory in addressing the regulatory lapses and deficiencies noted. Accordingly, the Accountable Manager of M/s Air India Ltd. is hereby warned and advised to exercise utmost diligence and responsibility in ensuring strict compliance with the applicable Civil Aviation requirements," the letter further said. In response to the DGCA warning letter issued to Air India, the airline spokesperson in a statement said, "Air India is in receipt of the DGCA letter with regard to rostering issues on two long- haul flights reported in mid-May that arose due to a different interpretation of a permission that was granted to mitigate the border related airspace closure. This was corrected immediately after the right interpretation was conveyed to us. Air India remains fully compliant with the rules." (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)
Mint
3 days ago
- Business
- Mint
Air India under DGCA lens again, this time for violating 10-hour flight time rule: ‘Failed to ensure compliance'
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has pulled up Air India again, this time over its violations of flight time regulations found during a spot check by the aviation watchdog. The DGCA has issued a warning letter to Air India, advising its management to ensure that highest level of diligence is followed with regards to aviation safety rules. Air India had operated two Bangalore-London flights (AI133) on May 16 and 17, with each exceeding the mandated 10-hour maximum flight time under DGCA rule, it found during a spot check. 'During a spot check it was observed that Air India operated flights AI133 on May 16 and 17, 2025, both of which surpassed the 10-hour maximum flight time prescribed under Para 6.1.3 of the Civil Aviation Requirement (CAR) Section 7, Series J, Part III, Issue III dated April 24, 2019,' the DGCA said in its warning letter. The aviation regulator further noted that the airline's Accountable Manager failed to ensure compliance with key operational provisions specified in Annexure III of the CARs. "Whereas, it has further been noted that the Accountable Manager of M/s Air India Ltd. has failed to ensure compliance with the requirements as specified under Para 1 and Para 2.4 of Annexure III of the CARs, Section 3, Series C, Part II", the letter further stated. A Show Cause Notice was issued to Air India on June 20, 2025, under the Enforcement Policy and Procedures Manual (EPPM). "In view of the above, a Show Cause Notice was issued to Air India on 20 June 2025 under the relevant provisions of the Enforcement Policy and Procedures Manual (EPPM) for the aforementioned violations," the DGCA stated in the letter. After examining the airline's response, the regulator found it "unsatisfactory in addressing the regulatory lapses and deficiencies noted." "The reply submitted by Air India in response to the Show Cause Notice has been duly examined and found to be unsatisfactory in addressing the regulatory lapses and deficiencies noted. Accordingly, the Accountable Manager of M/s Air India Ltd. is hereby warned and advised to exercise utmost diligence and responsibility in ensuring strict compliance with the applicable Civil Aviation requirements," the letter further said. In response to the DGCA warning letter issued to Air India, the airline spokesperson in a statement said, "Air India is in receipt of the DGCA letter with regard to rostering issues on two long- haul flights reported in mid-May that arose due to a different interpretation of a permission that was granted to mitigate the border related airspace closure. This was corrected immediately after the right interpretation was conveyed to us. Air India remains fully compliant with the rules."
