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New Delhi, Oct 8: Budget carrier IndiGo has been slapped with a Rs 20 lac fine by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) over alleged lapses in pilot training protocols at Category C airports. The airline’s parent company, InterGlobe Aviation, disclosed the penalty in a regulatory filing to stock exchanges on Wednesday.

According to the filing, IndiGo received official communication from the DGCA on September 26. The aviation regulator found the airline in violation of mandatory training standards, specifically citing the failure to use qualified simulators for training pilots operating in Category C aerodromes — known for challenging terrain and additional safety requirements.

The filing stated: “Details of violation(s)/contravention(s) c

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