Air India’s top pilot flies low-fuel flight, put off roster
NEW DELHI : Captain Amitabh Singh, Air India’s Director of Operations was on Thursday put off-roster over an incident wherein he allegedly flew a flight which was low on fuel, concerned officials said.
A Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) official told ANI that Singh has been put off-roster pending investigation. On September 7, he had operated AI-302 Delhi-Sydney flight on low fuel and failed to provide a reason for it before DGCA, the official informed.
“We are investigating the matter and based on the outcome, will take further action,” the DGCA official said.
