SME Times News Bureau | 29 Jun, 2020
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued a showcause
notice to a senior executive of AirAsia India after a pilot recently
alleged violation of safety norms by the airline.
A DGCA official said that the showcause notice has been served post the pilot's allegations.
"AirAsia
India confirms receipt of the notice and we are assisting the regulator
in its fact finding process. We will fully cooperate with the
regulator," said an AirAsia India spokesperson.
The pilot,
Captain Gaurav Taneja, through a Youtube video on June 14, said that he
has been suspended by the airline for standing up for "safe operations
of an aircraft and its passengers".
The alleged violation is regarding a landing technique of the use of ‘Flap 3' mode during landing.
The development comes after the DGCA on June 15 tweeted that it has taken note of allegations against a "particular airline".
"DGCA
has taken note of the concerns raised by some stakeholders against a
particular Airline and its approach to safety. DGCA has already started
an investigation into the issues flagged and shall take appropriate
action based on the outcome of the said investigation," it had said.
