Air India Fined Rs 1.1 Crore for Safety Violations

Airline disputes DGCA's order, claims no compromise on safety

Air India has been fined Rs 1.1 crore by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) for safety-related violations on flights operated on certain long-range terrain critical routes.
The violations were flagged by an airline employee and were related to leased aircraft not following performance limits laid down by the manufacturer.
This is the second time in a week that Air India has faced penalties by the DGCA, with a previous fine of Rs 30 lakh for poor preparedness leading to fog delays.
Air India has disputed the order, stating that there was no compromise on safety and that it is reviewing its options, including the right to appeal.
The violations specifically pertain to non-compliance of regulations and safety manuals in case of oxygen-related compliant requirements for operation of leased Boeing B777 aircraft.