DGCA penalises Air India Rs 30 lakh for having a pilot without required recency operate a flight

Saturday, 1 February 2025
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has imposed a penalty of Rs 30 lakh on Air India for allowing a first officer to operate a flight without meeting mandatory recency requirements. The sanctions were due to failures in the airline's rostering system, and three senior officials are to face disciplinary actions.

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