SpiceJet fined Rs 10 lakh for training pilots on faulty simulator
India Today
The aviation watchdog has imposed a Rs 10 lakh fine on SpiceJet for training pilots on a faulty simulator.
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has imposed a penalty of Rs 10 lakh on SpiceJet for training its pilots on a faulty simulator.
On March 30, DGCA conducted a simulator surveillance CAE Simulation Training Private Limited (CSTPL). During the surveillance, it was found the simulator was faulty.
"The simulator was being operated to conduct RTS (Return To Service) training for SpiceJet pilots was in violation as per the invoked Missing Malfunction Inoperative (MMI) item," the DGCA said.
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The aviation watchdog said that training being imparted to SpiceJet pilots could have adversely affected flight safety. Later, SpiceJet was issued a show cause notice and their reply was not found satisfactory. Hence, DGCA imposed a fine of Rs 10 lakh on the airline.
Earlier, DGCA had barred 90 SpiceJet pilots from flying B737 Max aircraft after they were found to have been trained on a faulty simulator. They were asked to retrain.
