Air India has been fined Rs 1.10 crore by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) for safety violations on certain long-haul routes. The penalty comes after the aviation watchdog conducted a thorough investigation based on a safety report submitted by an Air India employee.
The report alleged safety breaches on flights operating specific long-range critical routes.
Following the investigation, which indicated non-compliance by the airline, DGCA issued a show cause notice to Air India. The safety concerns raised in the report specifically related to leased aircraft operated by the airline.