Aviation regulator Directorate General for Civil Aviation has imposed a fine of ₹20 lakh on Air Asia for not conducting few mandatory exercises of the pilots during the Pilot Proficiency Check/Instrument Rating check as per schedule.
DGCA has also suspended the head of training of the Tata-Group owned airline for three months “for failing to discharge his duties as per applicable DGCA Civil Aviation Requirements”.
“Financial Penalty of Rs 3 lakhs each has also been imposed on 8 designated examiners of Air Asia for failing to discharge their duties as per applicable DGCA Civil Aviation Requirements,” the aviation regulator said.
