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- An Air India pilot was removed from a scheduled flight from Zurich to Delhi after ground handling staff identified signs of alcohol consumption.
- The Swiss Federal Office of Civil Aviation has initiated action against the pilot and notified the Indian Directorate General of Civil Aviation.
- Air India enforces a zero-tolerance policy regarding alcohol consumption by flight crew.
- The incident adds to ongoing safety concerns that could impact upcoming regulatory audits by the US Federal Aviation Administration.
What to watch next
- The outcome of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation investigation into the pilot
- Impact of the safety incident on the upcoming US Federal Aviation Administration audit of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation
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Swiss Federal Office of Civil Aviation
spokesperson
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“As a result, flight AI 151 from Zurich to Delhi could not be operated as scheduled. The responsibility for further handling of this case lies with the DGCA as the competent authority of the state of the operator”
In the article
…a violation. The Swiss Federal Office of Civil Aviation (FOCA) confirmed to ET that it has taken action against the pilot under Swiss regulations and informed India's Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). " As a result, flight AI 151 from Zurich to Delhi could not be operated as scheduled. The responsibility for further handling of this case lies with the DGCA as the competent authority of the state of the operator ," a FOCA spokesperson said. The incident has also drawn scrutiny from the DGCA, which has asked Air India to strengthen its safeguards. The regulator is set to face an audit by the US Federal Aviation Administration…
Air India captain
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“There is a yawning gap between the top management and the flying pilots. The top management is chasing growth. The people flying the aircraft are not getting the attention they deserve”
In the article
…Administration (FAA), and any adverse outcome could result in restrictions on Indian carriers' American operations. Senior pilots blamed a growing disconnect between management and cockpit crew for the lapses. " There is a yawning gap between the top management and the flying pilots. The top management is chasing growth. The people flying the aircraft are not getting the attention they deserve ," said a senior Air India captain on condition of anonymity. Also Read: Air India Board clears all decks as new chief Tewolde Gebremariam enters the cockpit Senior Air India officials, however, said the Zurich incident…
Air India official
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“There will be some bad apples. The expectation is that responsible colleagues will report any dereliction in duty. Safety remains the cornerstone of Air India”
In the article
…chief Tewolde Gebremariam enters the cockpit Senior Air India officials, however, said the Zurich incident was reported by the airline's own staff — a sign, they argued, that its safety monitoring system is working. " There will be some bad apples. The expectation is that responsible colleagues will report any dereliction in duty. Safety remains the cornerstone of Air India ," an official said. The airline has also stepped up leadership engagement with flight crew, expanded fleet-specific sessions on health, wellbeing and professional responsibilities, and introduced additional support…
Air India spokesperson
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“Any confirmed breach is dealt with firmly and action in accordance with regulatory requirements and company policy is enforced”
In the article
…responsibilities, and introduced additional support mechanisms for crew members, officials said. An Air India spokesperson said the airline maintains a zero-tolerance policy on safety and regulatory violations. " Any confirmed breach is dealt with firmly and action in accordance with regulatory requirements and company policy is enforced ," the spokesperson said. (Catch all the Business News, Breaking News and Latest News Updates on The Economic Times.) Subscribe to The Economic Times Prime and read the ET ePaper online. (Catch all the Business News,…
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