The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) fined IndiGo Rs 20 lakh for claimed shortcomings in pilot training at Category C aerodromes, the airline’s parent firm, InterGlobe Aviation, informed stock exchanges on Wednesday.
As per the company’s filing, the aviation regulator’s communication was received by IndiGo on September 26.
According to the DGCA, the airline’s inability to employ certified simulators for pilot training—which is required by aviation safety regulations—was the cause of the infraction.
The business stated in its submission, “Details of violation(s)/convention(s) committed or alleged to be committed: Alleged failure to use qualified simulators for pilot training at Category C Aerodromes.”
IndiGo responded by stating that it is appealing the DGCA order in the appellate court.
The airline further stated that its operations, finances, and business operations will not be significantly impacted by the penalty.
The airline stated, “The Company is currently contesting this Order before the appropriate appellate authority.There is no material impact on the Company’s financials, operations, or other activities.”
The business also provided an explanation for the disclosure delay, claiming that it was an inadvertent lapse in internal communication about the order’s specifics.
The low-cost airline stated, “The delay in disclosure was unintentional and was caused by a delay in internal communication of details pertaining to the order.”
On the National Stock Exchange (NSE), IndiGo’s shares ended the intraday trading session at Rs 5,630.50, down Rs 33.50 or 0.59 percent each.
Earlier this year, a technical problem at Lucknow airport forced the cancellation of takeoff of an IndiGo flight headed for Delhi that was carrying over 150 passengers, including Dimple Yadav, a member of the Lok Sabha and leader of the Samajwadi Party.
The mishap happened on IndiGo flight 6E2111, which was supposed to take off from Lucknow to Delhi, the official notification said.
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