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What happened
IndiGo said an appellate authority rejected its appeal against DGCA penalties imposed on two senior executives for alleged failure to use qualified simulators for pilot training at certain airports. DGCA imposed a fine of ₹20 lakh each on IndiGo’s Director Flight Operations and Director Training in September 2025. The DGCA Appellate Authority dismissed the appeal through an order dated January 7 and reinstated the penalties, according to InterGlobe Aviation’s filing to BSE. Shares of IndiGo fell 1.22% to ₹4,844.70 on BSE on January 9, 2026.
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Key insights
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Category C aerodromes require additional pilot training: Pilots generally require additional training for operating flights to and from Category C airports because they might have operational challenges.
Takeaways
The DGCA Appellate Authority dismissed IndiGo’s appeal and reinstated ₹20 lakh penalties on two IndiGo executives over alleged simulator qualification lapses in pilot training.
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