Section of Akasa Air pilots seeks detailed DGCA audit
1 week, 5 days ago

Section of Akasa Air pilots seeks detailed DGCA audit

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Resentment among a section of Akasa Air pilots continued allegedly over training issues with these pilots seeking a detailed DGCA audit of the airline a day after the regulator ordered suspension of two senior airline officials for certain lapses, according to a communication. In a detailed communication to the civil aviation ministry and the DGCA on Saturday, the section of pilots has also mentioned that they are in the process of forming a pilots' union at the airline. On December 27, the DGCA ordered the suspension of Akasa Air's directors of operations and training for six months for training lapses. In its response to the section of the pilots' allegations over the exits, Akasa Air had said on December 14 that 324 pilots have joined the airline since October 2023, and during this period, it has recorded an annualised attrition of less than 1 per cent for this employee group.

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Section of Akasa Air pilots seeks detailed DGCA audit
1 week, 5 days ago

Section of Akasa Air pilots seeks detailed DGCA audit

Live Mint  

Mumbai, Dec 29 Resentment among a section of Akasa Air pilots continued allegedly over training issues with these pilots seeking a detailed DGCA audit of the airline a day after the regulator ordered suspension of two senior airline officials for certain lapses, according to a communication. In a detailed communication to the civil aviation ministry and the DGCA on Saturday, …

DGCA orders suspension of Akasa Air's senior executives over pilot training lapses
1 week, 6 days ago

DGCA orders suspension of Akasa Air's senior executives over pilot training lapses

Hindustan Times  

Aviation safety regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation on Friday ordered the suspension of Akasa Air's two senior executives for six months due to alleged lapses in pilot training. The two senior executives of the airline have "failed" to ensure "compliance" with the civil aviation requirements, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation said in its two separate orders of December …

DGCA suspends two top officials at Akasa Air over “training lapses”
1 week, 6 days ago

DGCA suspends two top officials at Akasa Air over “training lapses”

The Hindu  

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation on Friday suspended Akasa Air’s head of operations and head of training for six months each for lapses in training. In an order on December 27, the DGCA wrote, “Director Training of M/s SNV Aviation private Limited dated 30th October 2024 has been examined and was found unsatisfactory.” It said that the Director of …

DGCA orders suspension of two Akasa Air directors over ’failure to ensure compliance’ in pilots’ training
1 week, 6 days ago

DGCA orders suspension of two Akasa Air directors over ’failure to ensure compliance’ in pilots’ training

Live Mint  

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation on 27 December ordered the suspension of two Akasa Air pilots over ‘pilot training lapses’ for six months, reported PTI. "The two senior executives of the airline, in which the Rakesh Jhunjhunwala family holds stakes, have "failed" to ensure "compliances" with the civil aviation requirements," Directorate General of Civil Aviation said in its order …

Akasa Air fined ₹10 lakh by DGCA for not compensating passengers
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Akasa Air fined ₹10 lakh by DGCA for not compensating passengers

Hindustan Times  

Aviation regulator DGCA has slapped a ₹10 lakh penalty on Akasa Air for failing to provide compensation on time to some passengers who were denied boarding at the Bangalore airport in September, according to a source. In an order dated December 23, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation said Akasa Air initiated the process of providing compensation to the passengers …

Akasa Air fined ₹10 lakh by DGCA
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Akasa Air fined ₹10 lakh by DGCA

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The civil aviation regulator, Directorate General of Civil Aviation on Tuesday imposed a fine of ₹10 lakh on Akasa Air for refusing boarding to seven passengers on a Bengaluru-Pune flight. Violation of Aircraft Rules In the demand notice accessed by Mint, DGCA said, “In exercise of the powers conferred under Rule 162 of the Aircraft Rules, 1937, and …

DGCA issues show cause notice to Akasa Air over violation
3 weeks, 3 days ago

DGCA issues show cause notice to Akasa Air over violation

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Aviation regulator DGCA has issued a show cause notice to Akasa Air for violation of norms related to the airline's operations manual, according to sources. When contacted, an Akasa Air spokesperson said the Directorate General of Civil Aviation has raised certain findings for which they have issued a notice for clarification from the airline's flight operations team. On December …

DGCA issues show cause notice to Akasa Air on violation related to operations manual
3 weeks, 3 days ago

DGCA issues show cause notice to Akasa Air on violation related to operations manual

Live Mint  

Mumbai, Dec 17 Aviation regulator DGCA has issued a show cause notice to Akasa Air for violation of norms related to the airline's operations manual, according to sources. When contacted, an Akasa Air spokesperson said the Directorate General of Civil Aviation has raised certain findings for which they have issued a notice for clarification from the airline's flight operations team. …

Pilot exodus at Akasa Air sparks controversy, airline denies lax training, safety standards
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Pilot exodus at Akasa Air sparks controversy, airline denies lax training, safety standards

Live Mint  

A group of Akasa Air pilots has raised concerns about ‘training and safety issues’ at the airline, prompting them to seek the intervention of the civil aviation ministry. In a letter dated December 11 addressed to Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu, the pilots urged an independent probe into the airline’s management practices, training methods, and safety standards. “This dedication …

Akasa Air to Cancel 4 Mumbai-Bengaluru Flights Daily from Feb 15-Mar 30
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Akasa Air to Cancel 4 Mumbai-Bengaluru Flights Daily from Feb 15-Mar 30

News 18  

Akasa Air on Tuesday said it will be cancelling four flights daily between the city and Bengaluru following government guidelines issued to reduce congestion at the Mumbai airport. The civil aviation ministry has asked Mumbai airport operator MIAL to cut the number of scheduled flights and also restrict private jet operations for longer hours, according to reports. In a statement, …

Akasa Air completes inspection of its Boeing 737 Max planes; says noadverse findings
1 year ago

Akasa Air completes inspection of its Boeing 737 Max planes; says noadverse findings

The Hindu  

Akasa Air on January 8 said it has completed a thorough inspection of its entire fleet of in-service Boeing 737 Max planes and that there are no adverse findings. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation, on January 5, directed domestic airlines to immediately inspect emergency exits of all Boeing 737-8 Max planes in their fleets as an "abundant precautionary measure" …

Not just pilot shortage: what caused Akasa Air’s August turbulence?
1 year, 2 months ago

Not just pilot shortage: what caused Akasa Air’s August turbulence?

Hindustan Times  

Akasa Air has had a turbulent last 90 days. From an August to remember for its launch to an August to forget for its cancellations and shrinking of market share, the full circle came in much earlier for Akasa Air. The reconfiguration of these would potentially add 15 seats a plane and at an average of 6.8 flights per day, …

[Akasa Air Case] DGCA At Liberty To Act Against Pilots In Breach Of Contract, No Absolute Restraint: Delhi High Court
1 year, 3 months ago

[Akasa Air Case] DGCA At Liberty To Act Against Pilots In Breach Of Contract, No Absolute Restraint: Delhi High Court

Live Law  

While dealing with a plea moved by budget carrier Akasa Air in relation to resignation of its pilots without serving mandatory notice period, the Delhi High Court has said that the Directorate General of Civil Aviation is at liberty to act against the defaulting pilots in case they are in breach of the contract.Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh observed that in …

Akasa Air goes to court against pilots who resigned without serving notice period
1 year, 3 months ago

Akasa Air goes to court against pilots who resigned without serving notice period

Firstpost  

The airline, which operated its first commercial flight between Mumbai and Ahmedabad on August 7, 2022, has hit turbulence following the resignation of several pilots. It told the court it will have to cancel a large number of flights in September due to the resignations The fledgling Akasa Air has approached the Delhi High Court seeking a direction to the …

Is Akasa Air in trouble? Why carrier might cancel 700 flights in September
1 year, 3 months ago

Is Akasa Air in trouble? Why carrier might cancel 700 flights in September

Firstpost  

Akasa Air, started by billionaire trader Rakesh Jhunjhunwala. has cancelled 24 flights every day in September and 700 flights in August after nearly four dozen pilots abruptly quit without serving their notice period to reportedly join rival firms Is Akasa Air in trouble? The low-budget carrier, started by billionaire trader Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, CEO Vinay Dube and former IndiGo president Aditya …

Akasa Air flying less after some pilots quit abruptly
1 year, 3 months ago

Akasa Air flying less after some pilots quit abruptly

The Hindu  

Indian budget carrier Akasa Air is flying less and will give up market share in the short term to ensure it runs a reliable operation after some pilots quit the airline, CEO Vinay Dube told employees in an email late on September 20. "When a small set of pilots abandoned their duties and left without serving their mandatory contractual notice …

Akasa Air is a long-term bet for Jhunjhunwala family: CEO
1 year, 5 months ago

Akasa Air is a long-term bet for Jhunjhunwala family: CEO

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI : Akasa Air is a long-term investment for Rare Enterprises and the Rakesh Jhunjhunwala family, the airline’s founder and chief executive officer Vinay Dube said, pointing to the lengthy investment horizons of the late legendary investor. Akasa was the last of the investments that Rakesh made and one of the things that he had the greatest emotional ties …

Akasa Air takes to the skies
2 years, 5 months ago

Akasa Air takes to the skies

The Hindu  

India has a brand-new airline in Akasa Air which launched its first flight between Mumbai and Ahmedabad on Sunday morning. Akasa Air is the first major airline to take to the skies in seven years since Tata Sons- Singapore Airline joint venture Vistara started operations in 2015. We are now focused on delivering a flying experience unlike anything witnessed in …

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