New Delhi: InterGlobe Aviation Ltd, which operates India’s largest airline IndiGo, on Friday said the Directorate General of Civil Aviation’s (DGCA) appellate authority has upheld penalties imposed on two senior executives over alleged non-compliance in pilot training practices.
In a regulatory filing, the airline said the appellate authority, through an order dated January 7, 2026 and received on January 8, has dismissed the company’s appeal and reinstated penalties of ₹20 lakh each on the Director Flight Operations and the Director Training.
The penalties relate to allegations that the airline failed to use qualified flight simulators for pilot training at Category C aerodromes, a matter that had earlier been flagged by the aviation regulator. IndiGo had disclosed the original DGCA order imposing the penalties in October 2025 and had subsequently challenged it before the appellate authority.
With the dismissal of the appeal, the matter stands disposed of at the DGCA level, reinstating the financial penalty on the two officials. The company did not indicate whether it plans to pursue further legal remedies.
Aviation experts said the order underscores the regulator’s continued focus on training standards and operational safety, especially as airlines rapidly expand fleets and induct new pilots to meet rising passenger demand. Simulator training and certification at different categories of aerodromes are considered critical components of flight safety oversight.
IndiGo, which accounts for over half of India’s domestic air traffic, has been scaling up operations and adding capacity, making regulatory compliance a key area of investor and public scrutiny.
Shares of InterGlobe Aviation were trading marginally lower in late afternoon trade, with market participants viewing the development as governance-related rather than materially impacting the airline’s financials.