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Indian civil aviation authority sacks 4 flight operation inspectors after Indigo crisis
India's aviation regulator has deployed some of its own personnel at Indigo's corporate headquarters to monitor the carrier's network and recovery
Days after Indigo cancelled hundreds of flights, stranding thousands of passengers across Indian airports, India's civil aviation authority has sacked four inspectors.
In a notice on Friday, December 12, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation said it had relieved four Flight Operations Inspectors "with immediate effect".
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A Flight Operations Inspector ensures that airlines and operators meet safety standards by examining flight procedures, crew qualifications, aircraft, and safety systems. They help prevent accidents, issue licenses, and verify compliance with national and international regulations.
India's aviation regulator has deployed some of its own personnel at Indigo's corporate headquarters to monitor the carrier's network and recovery.
Meher Dhanjal
Meher Dhanjal is a Digital Journalist who breaks news first and breathes second. She loves chasing page views and finding stories that tug at readers’ heartstrings.
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