The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Friday set up a committee to launch an inquiry into the ongoing crisis at IndiGo, following widespread flight cancellations and disruptions. In a notification issued on December 5, the aviation regulator revealed that the airline had failed to meet regulatory requirements, particularly in forecasting crew availability and planning for the implementation of the revised fatigue-management norms under the Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) framework. Advertisement

The DGCA stated that IndiGo had been repeatedly advised to restructure its rosters and ensure sufficient manpower in preparation for the changes. However, despite ample advance notice, it added, the airline was unable to adequately align its crew resources, leading to a cascade

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