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.