US EditionIndiGo fiasco: DGCA sacks 4 operations inspectors over oversight lapses, CEO summoned again
- On Friday , IndiGo's Board approved Chief Aviation Advisors LLC, led by Captain John Illson, to conduct an independent review of massive flight disruptions, with the review to start at the earliest.
- Earlier this month, a Crisis Management Group was formed after disruptions on December 2, involving cancellations linked to new pilot and crew duty norms, and it recommended an independent expert review.
- Captain John Illson, a veteran aviation expert, brings more than four decades of experience across FAA, ICAO, IATA and leads Chief Aviation Advisors LLC, offering expertise in global aviation strategy and safety leadership.
- The Directorate General of Civil Aviation began monitoring IndiGo's operations on Thursday, deployed two officers to Gurgaon, and summoned Chief Executive Pieter Elbers for a report.
- The airline said the review's objective is to analyse root causes and identify improvements, with the Directorate General of Civil Aviation submitting daily reports as the Board-approved review begins at the earliest.
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IndiGo operates over 2,000 flights for the second day in row after chaotic period
IndiGo, India's largest airline, is back on track after a chaotic period, operating over 2,050 flights today with minimal cancellations. The airline has maintained its operational stability for five consecutive days, connecting all 138 destinations, IndiGo said in a press statement.
The IndiGo crisis has not only caused panic among passengers but has also exposed the various shortcomings prevalent in the Indian aviation industry, due to which such problems have been faced.
IndiGo appoints Chief Aviation Advisors company for independent review of flight disruption
According to the airline, the objective is to 'conduct an independent root cause analysis of the recent operational disruption, besides opportunities for improvement'
IndiGo crisis: Airline appoints external aviation expert to carry out ‘root-cause analysis’ for flight disruptions
IndiGo appointed Captain John Illson to lead an independent review of recent operational disruptions that stranded passengers. The analysis will address contributing factors and suggest improvements. The DGCA has increased scrutiny, questioning CEO Pieter Elbers amid ongoing operational challenges.
IndiGo board appoints aviation expert Captain John Illson to carry out analysis of flight disruptions
IndiGo's board on Friday made the announcement about the appointment of an external aviation expert to carry out a root-cause analysis of recent flight disruptions. "Chief Aviation Advisors LLC, led by Captain John Illson, veteran aviation expert, to conduct an independent expert review and assessment of the recent operational disruption and the contributing factors," the airline said in a statement. Crisis management team set up for operational…
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