Air India and Dubai-based Emirates are still awaiting the approval of the Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to resume the operation of their wide-bodied aircraft at the Calicut airport. Both airlines have submitted reports on compatibility study and safety assessment for the purpose.
Currently, only Saudia (Saudi Arabian Airlines) is operating wide-bodied aircraft after it secured the DGCA’s approval last December. Air India had conducted two assessments in August and December, and Emirates in March.
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Many say the decision to give approval has been kept in abeyance on account of the model code of conduct in force during the Lok Sabha election.
