Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:40pm on 04 Jan 2024,Thursday India
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued a show cause notice to Air India and SpiceJet for rostering non-CAT III compliant pilots during dense fog in Delhi. Over 50 flights faced diversion on December 24-25 and December 27-28 due to low visibility. Responding within 14 days is mandated. CAT III compliance is crucial for landings in adverse weather. Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia cited unprecedented fog density, coordinating with airlines for trained pilots. The Indian Meteorological Department forecasted very dense fog at Delhi's IGI airport. Passengers experienced delays, and the Delhi Airport Authority warned of disturbances for non-CAT III compliant flights, emphasizing the need for trained pilots in challenging weather conditions.
