The Directorate General of Civil Aviation ( DGCA) has fined Akasa Air (operated by SNV Aviation Pvt. Ltd.) Rs 30 lakh for multiple regulatory violations.
The penalty follows a spot inspection on May 20, 2024, which revealed breaches related to pilot training and operational procedures, according to an order copy reviewed by ET.
The violations include conducting practical training for technical instructors and pilots without the required ATRP approvals, exceeding permissible training hours, and appointing examiners not qualified for CAT II/III operations. Despite being given multiple chances to address these issues, Akasa Air's responses were deemed unsatisfactory, the DGCA said.
Following a show-cause notice issued on August 29, 2024, the DGCA found the airline's explanations insufficient and imposed the penalty under Rule 162 of the Aircraft Rules, 1937.
Akasa Air responded, stating: "We acknowledge receipt of an order by the DGCA dated 17 October 2024. We are working closely with the regulator on this matter. For us at Akasa Air, safety is of the utmost importance, and we are committed to pursuing the highest global standards of safety."
The airline has 30 days to appeal or pay the penalty.
Akasa had been fined in August too for multiple violations.
The penalty follows a spot inspection on May 20, 2024, which revealed breaches related to pilot training and operational procedures, according to an order copy reviewed by ET.
The violations include conducting practical training for technical instructors and pilots without the required ATRP approvals, exceeding permissible training hours, and appointing examiners not qualified for CAT II/III operations. Despite being given multiple chances to address these issues, Akasa Air's responses were deemed unsatisfactory, the DGCA said.
Following a show-cause notice issued on August 29, 2024, the DGCA found the airline's explanations insufficient and imposed the penalty under Rule 162 of the Aircraft Rules, 1937.
Akasa Air responded, stating: "We acknowledge receipt of an order by the DGCA dated 17 October 2024. We are working closely with the regulator on this matter. For us at Akasa Air, safety is of the utmost importance, and we are committed to pursuing the highest global standards of safety."
The airline has 30 days to appeal or pay the penalty.
Akasa had been fined in August too for multiple violations.
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