DGCA issues show-cause notice to Akasa Airlines for regulatory violations

New Delhi [India], August 29 : The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued a show-cause notice to Akasa Airlines for "several regulatory breaches identified during a recent review", an official press release said.
The show cause notice was issued after DGCA's spot audit and scrutiny revealed that practical training sessions conducted by Akasa Airlines were completed and simulated without the mandated requisite regulatory approvals raising significant concerns regarding the adequacy of training standards and operational readiness.
Akasa Airlines has been asked to provide an explanation for the lapses within a period of seven days by the regulatory authorities.
The violations are pertaining to non-compliance with Civil Aviation Requirements and Rule 140C of The Aircraft Rules 1937.
SpiceJet will now operate under the "enhanced surveillance" of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).
Based on reports of cancellation of flights and financial stress being experienced by SpiceJet Airlines, DGCA conducted a special audit of SpiceJet engineering facilities on 7th and 8th August 2024 which revealed certain deficiencies.
After a series of occurrences reported on the SpiceJet fleet in 2022, a special drive of spot checks was undertaken during which SpiceJet was permitted to release aircraft for operations only after confirming to DGCA that all reported defects and malfunctions had been rectified, the release informed.
According to the release, during the year 2023, based on reports of the airline being under financial stress, it was again placed under enhanced surveillance.
This action would entail an increase in a number of spot checks and night surveillance with a view to ensuring the safety of operations, according to the press release.