The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has levied a hefty fine of Rs 80 lakh on Air India for breaches of regulations concerning flight duty time limitations (FDTL) and fatigue management systems for flight crew. The penalty follows a spot audit conducted by DGCA in January, which included data collection and analysis of random reports across Air India’s fleet.
During the audit, evidence emerged indicating instances where flight crew members above the age of 60 operated flights together, a violation of regulations. Additionally, Air India was found lacking in providing adequate weekly rest, pre- and post-flight rest for ultra-long-range flights,
