Female friend was given entry in the cockpit, now the pilot got angry, Air India was also fined Rs 30 lakh

Aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has taken a major action on Friday regarding Air India. The DGCA imposed a fine of Rs 30 lakh on the airline for negligence regarding in-flight safety. On February 27, the pilot of Delhi-Dubai flight AI 915 allowed his female friend to enter the cockpit in violation of decorum. The DGCA categorically stated that a penalty of Rs 30 lakh has been imposed on Air India for not promptly and effectively addressing the safety sensitive issue. The pilot’s license of the flight has been suspended for three months.

The pilot license of the PIC (Pilot in Command) has been suspended for a period of three months for abusing his authority vested under the Aircraft Rules 1937 and allowing violation of applicable DGCA rules, a DGCA statement said. Is. The regulator also issued a warning to the co-pilot for not being assertive in stopping the violation. The regulator said that during the flight, the commanding pilot of the flight allowed an Air India employee traveling as a passenger to enter the cockpit during cruise, which is in violation of DGCA regulations.