DGCA Removes Key Official Amid IndiGo Fiasco; Further Action Expected

India's aviation regulator, DGCA, has removed the official in charge of its Flight Standards Directorate following the massive IndiGo operational collapse in December 2025. The airline's failure to adhere to new pilot duty rules led to thousands of flight cancellations, prompting stern regulatory action. Further measures against other officials and IndiGo's management are anticipated.

• DGCA removes Flight Standards Directorate head over IndiGo crisis.
• IndiGo's operational collapse caused by new pilot duty rule violations.
• Thousands of flights cancelled due to airline's planning failures.
• More DGCA and government action expected against IndiGo and officials.
• Inquiry committee submitted report; "exemplary" action on the cards.
• Allegations of a fake degree also surfaced against the removed official.

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