Archive · 13 Aug 2025
DGCA Warns Air India CEO Over Flight Time Violations
Air India got in trouble with the aviation safety regulators, DGCA, because their flights flew for too long, making the crew work more than allowed.
Two flights from Bangalore to London in May had this problem.
DGCA wasn't happy with Air India's explanation and warned the CEO.
Air India said it was a misunderstanding about the rules.
The DGCA had previously found problems during audits of Air India, noting safety concerns.
The DGCA told Air India to follow the rules carefully.
DGCA warned Air India's CEO and Accountable Manager, Campbell Wilson.
The warning was issued due to flight duty time violations by the crew.
The violations occurred on two long-haul flights in mid-May.
DGCA found Air India's response to a show cause notice 'unsatisfactory'.
Air India stated the issue arose from a different interpretation of a permission.
- Who
- DGCA and Air India (including CEO Campbell Wilson).
- What
- DGCA warned Air India for flight duty time violations.
- When
- Mid-May (violations), August 11 (DGCA order).
- Where
- Bengaluru-London flights.
- Why
- Due to exceeding flight duty time limits.
- Airline
- Air India
- Regulator
- DGCA
- CEO/Accountable Manager
- Campbell Wilson
- Violation
- Flight duty time limits exceeded
- Flights Involved
- Long-haul flights
- DGCA Action
- Warning letter, Show Cause Notice
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