Air India CEO gets show-cause notice over pilot allowing female friend in cockpit incident
Show cause notice to Air India: DGCA has issued a show cause notice to the Air India CEO and Chief of flight safety regarding the Dubai-Delhi flight incident where a pilot invited a female friend into the cockpit. According to media reports, the notice has been issued to the flight safety for delaying the investigation into the incident and not reporting to the concerned authority.
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On Wednesday, the aviation watchdog ordered the airline to ground the whole crew of the Dubai-Delhi flight until the probe was completed.
A flight cabin crew member had complained to the DGCA about the pilot allowing a female friend into the cockpit.
The incident reportedly took place on February 27. Notably, the entry of unauthorised people into the cockpit is not allowed and any such entry could amount to violation of norms.
According to a DGCA spokesperson, the incident is being investigated, and the principle of natural justice will be applied. The official went on to say that the pilot in question would remain grounded until the investigation was completed. The pilot, on the other hand, will be given the opportunity to plead his case.
On April 21, the airline stated that it had taken the incident seriously and that investigations were underway.
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- With inputs from agencies
