IndiGo fined: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has fined InterGlobe Aviation, the parent company of India’s largest airline IndiGo , Rs 20 lakh (around $22,531) for lapses in pilot training at Category C airports. The penalty, dated September 26, relates to the use of simulators that were not certified for high-risk airports such as Calicut, Leh, and Kathmandu.

Non-Certified Simulators Used for Training

A review of IndiGo’s training records revealed that roughly 1,700 pilots, including captains and first officers, had undergone training on Full Flight Simulators (FFSs) that were not approved for Category C airport operations. According to India’s Civil Aviation Requirements, pilots must be trained on simulators specifically certified for these high-risk airports.

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