IndiGo and India’s Aviation Regulator in Simulator Training Showdown
India’s largest airline, IndiGo, has found itself in the regulatory spotlight after a dispute with the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) over pilot simulator training practices. The carrier is now contesting a penalty and defending its training processes amid aviation safety concerns. In early October 2025, IndiGo publicly acknowledged receiving an order from the DGCA that included a financial penalty related to alleged lapses in simulator training. The regulator’s […]