Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Saturday (June 21, 2025) directed Air India to remove three officials, including a senior flight operations official, for “systemic failure in crew scheduling, compliance monitoring and internal accountability”, according to multiple sources.

DGCA ordered Air India to remove the three officials from all roles and responsibilities related to crew scheduling and rostering, according to sources.

The directorate ordered that internal disciplinary proceedings must be initiated against these officials without delay.

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