DGCA

It is reasonable to argue that the core of this disaster is IndiGo's internal miscalculations, especially with regard to crew planning and rostering. However, tracing how we got to the point where one airline's error could paralyze the network is as fair and politically significant.

IndiGo is facing one of the worst aviation disruptions in recent years as more than 300 flights have been cancelled, while many others suffered delays running into several hours.

The DGCA has also issued a caution to airlines and airports in light of the volcanic eruption in Ethiopia.

Responding to the claims made by KC Venugopal, Air India said that no aircraft was present on the runway during that time, that standard protocols were followed, and diversion being done as a precautionary measures and their pilots are well trained to handle such situations. 

India’s aviation regulator DGCA has flagged around 100 safety issues at Air India, including crew fatigue and training lapses. Of those, seven were Level-1 violations.

Air India is under fire from the DGCA for 29 safety violations, including pilot fatigue and poor training. The warning comes soon after a deadly crash in Ahmedabad.