Aviation Regulator DGCA Suspends 2 Akasa Air Directors For 6 Months Over Lapses In Pilot Traini

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Friday suspended Akasa Air's director of operations and director of training for six months, citing lapses in pilot training. The suspension follows unsatisfactory responses to show-cause notices issued to the two senior executives on October 15 and October 30, respectively.

According to the DGCA’s orders dated 27 December, the officials failed to ensure compliance with the Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR). The regulator also advised Akasa Air to nominate suitable replacements for the two positions, news agency PTI reported.

The DGCA stated, “It has been found in a regulatory audit conducted by DGCA on October 7, 2024, at M/s SNV Aviation Private Limited (Akasa Air), Mumbai, that RNP training (Approaches) is being conducted on simulators which have not been qualified for the same... which is in violation of Para 7 of CAR Section 7, Series D, Part VI.”