The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has imposed a fine of 30 lakh rupees on Indigo Airlines for certain systemic deficiencies in documentation pertaining to operations, training procedures, and engineering procedures.

• It has also directed the airlines to amend their documents and procedures in line with DGCA requirements and OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) guidelines.
• Indigo Airlines experienced four tail strike incidents on A321 aircraft within a span of six months in this year.
• DGCA carried out a special audit of the airlines and reviewed their documentation and procedure on operations, training, and engineering programme. DGCA said that during the special audit, certain systemic deficiencies were observed.
• It had issued a show cause notice to the Airlines directing them to submit a reply within the stipulated time period. It added that the reply was reviewed at various levels and was not found satisfactory.