IndiGo Loses Appeal Against DGCA Penalties for Pilot Training Lapses
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IndiGo Loses Appeal Against DGCA Penalties for Pilot Training Lapses

IndiGo has lost its appeal against penalties imposed by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on two senior executives. The DGCA Appellate Authority upheld a Rs 20 lakh fine each for the Director Flight Operations and Director Training, citing alleged failure to use qualified simulators for pilot training at Category C airports. IndiGo had contested the September penalty, stating pilots need extra training for such airports. The airline's parent company, InterGlobe Aviation, confirmed the appeal dismissal.

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