IndiGo has confirmed receiving a show-cause notice from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) over alleged lapses in simulator training for around 1,700 pilots. The airline stated that it is currently reviewing the notice.
In its first response to the show-cause notice, an IndiGo spokesperson said, “We confirm receipt of a show-cause notice issued by the DGCA pertaining to simulator training of some of our pilots. We are in the process of reviewing the notice and will respond to the regulator within the stipulated timeline. We remain committed to ensuring the highest standards of safety and compliance across our operations.”
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According to a PTI report citing sources on Tuesday, the DGCA issued the show-cause notice to IndiGo after scrutinizing the airline’s records and responses last month.
IndiGo Spokesperson says, “We confirm receipt of a show-cause notice issued by the DGCA pertaining to simulator training of some of our pilots. We are in the process of reviewing the same and will respond to the regulator within the stipulated timeline. We remain committed to…
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“It has been found that Category C (Critical) airfield training for flight crew (approximately 1,700 pilots, PICs and First Officers) was conducted using non-qualified simulators,” stated the DGCA notice.
The notice pertains to alleged lapses in simulator training for nearly 1,700 pilots. The DGCA has reportedly alleged that IndiGo conducted Category C, or critical airfield, training for both captains and first officers using simulators that were not qualified for certain high-risk airports.
These include locations such as Calicut, Leh, and Kathmandu, where specific training and enhanced operational safeguards are mandatory due to challenging terrain and approach conditions. For example, Calicut features a tabletop runway, necessitating specialized pilot preparation.
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The issues were identified in 20 simulators, with two each located in Delhi, Chennai, and Hyderabad; five each in Greater Noida and Gurugram; and four in Bengaluru. According to sources familiar with the matter, these simulators were not qualified to conduct training for the three high-risk airports.