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Business Standard
9 hours ago
- Business
- Business Standard
Aviation regulator DGCA starts audit at Air India's main base in Gurugram
Aviation regulator DGCA on Monday commenced the detailed audit at Air India's main base in Gurugram that will cover operations, flight scheduling, rostering and various other areas, according to a source. The Tata Group-owned airline has come under intense scrutiny after its London-bound Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner plane crashed soon after take-off in Ahmedabad on June 12, killing 270 people, including 241 people onboard. An eight-member team from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has started the annual audit of Air India's main base. Generally, a three-member team carries out the yearly audit, the source said. "DGCA has started the audit at Air India's main base at Gurugram. The annual exercise will cover all aspects, including operations, flight planning, scheduling, rostering and IOCC (Integrated Operations Control Centre)," the source said. Air India is headquartered in Gurugam, Haryana. The audit exercise also comes at a time when the regulator has taken action against some Air India officials for repeated safety lapses. On June 21, DGCA sought details on the airline's planned and unplanned inspections, audit, cockpit/en route, station facility, ramp and cabin inspection, among others, from its flight operations inspectors since 2024. The communication was sent out a day after the regulator issued a show-cause notice to the airline for Flight Duty Time Limitation (FDTL) violation and also ordered the removal of the airline's three senior officials from their respective roles for certain lapses. Meanwhile, DGCA has also put in place a new framework for comprehensive special audits to generate a 360-degree evaluation of the aviation ecosystem, reflecting both its strengths and areas needing improvement. These special audits will be over and above the regulatory audits carried out as per the Annual Surveillance Programme.
Hindustan Times
10 hours ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
DGCA begins detailed audit at Air India's Gurugram base after fatal Ahmedabad crash
Aviation regulator DGCA on Monday commenced the detailed audit at Air India's main base in Gurugram that will cover operations, flight scheduling, rostering and various other areas, according to a source. Aviation regulator DGCA begins safety audit at Air India's Gurugram base after crash. (Reuters File) The Tata Group-owned airline has come under intense scrutiny after its London-bound Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner plane crashed soon after take-off in Ahmedabad on June 12, killing 270 people, including 241 people onboard. An eight-member team from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has started the annual audit of Air India's main base. Generally, a three-member team carries out the yearly audit, the source said. "DGCA has started the audit at Air India's main base at Gurugram. The annual exercise will cover all aspects, including operations, flight planning, scheduling, rostering and IOCC (Integrated Operations Control Centre)," the source said. Air India is headquartered in Gurugam, Haryana. The audit exercise also comes at a time when the regulator has taken action against some Air India officials for repeated safety lapses. On June 21, DGCA sought details on the airline's planned and unplanned inspections, audit, cockpit/en route, station facility, ramp and cabin inspection, among others, from its flight operations inspectors since 2024. The communication was sent out a day after the regulator issued a show-cause notice to the airline for Flight Duty Time Limitation (FDTL) violation and also ordered the removal of the airline's three senior officials from their respective roles for certain lapses. Meanwhile, DGCA has also put in place a new framework for comprehensive special audits to generate a 360-degree evaluation of the aviation ecosystem, reflecting both its strengths and areas needing improvement. These special audits will be over and above the regulatory audits carried out as per the Annual Surveillance Programme.
Arab Times
10-04-2025
- Health
- Arab Times
28-year-old Indian pilot dies of cardiac arrest after landing
INDIA, April 10: A 28-year-old Air India Express pilot tragically passed away from a cardiac arrest shortly after landing a flight from Srinagar to Delhi on Wednesday, April 9. The pilot, identified as Armaan, began feeling unwell upon arrival at Indira Gandhi International Airport. He was immediately taken to a hospital, but despite efforts to revive him, he was pronounced dead. In a statement, an Air India Express spokesperson expressed deep sorrow over the loss, offering condolences to the pilot's family and acknowledging the difficult time they are facing. "We deeply regret the loss of a valued colleague due to a medical condition. Our thoughts are with the family, and we are extending all possible assistance to them as we cope with this tremendous loss," the statement read. Reports indicate that after landing, Armaan experienced vomiting in the cockpit and collapsed from cardiac arrest at the airline's dispatch office. The airline has asked the public and media to respect the privacy of the pilot's family and refrain from speculation during this time. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has recently delayed the rollout of new regulations aimed at reducing pilot fatigue. The revised Flight Duty Time Limitation (FDTL) norms, which were originally scheduled for implementation in June of the previous year, are still under review. The delay will allow airlines additional time to adjust their rosters to comply with the changes.
