DGCA Warns Air India After Deadliest Crash

India's Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) issued four government notices to Air India on July 23, warning of possible enforcement action over repeated safety violations including crew fatigue management and training standards. Air India self-reported 29 violations, such as inadequate pilot rest, poor compliance with simulator training, insufficient training for high-altitude airports, and understaffed international flights. These warnings followed a recent Boeing 787 crash in Ahmedabad that killed 260 people, making it the deadliest aviation disaster globally in a decade. Preliminary investigations identified cockpit confusion and mishandling of fuel controls as key crash factors. The DGCA criticized Air India for failing to resolve systemic compliance and governance issues despite earlier warnings and suggested potential fines or executive dismissals. Air India has pledged to respond to the regulator and reaffirmed its commitment to safety.