MUMBAI: Mandatory breathalyzer tests not being done, false logging of flying hours, operating faulty aircraft, poor emergency response plan; these were some of the violations that India’s aviation regulator came across in its recent audit that covered 30 flying training organizations (FTOs) in India.
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued a year-long suspension orders to two chief flight instructors and one deputy chief flight instructor. Apart from this a three-month suspension order has been issued to two chief flight instructors and two deputy chief flight instructors, one assistant flight instructor and one student, said Arun Kumar, director general, civil aviation. A warning letter has been issued to accountable managers of two FTOs.
“Approval of one FTO has been suspended. Enforcement actions against other individuals and FTOs are at various stages,” said Kumar.
