Today, On 16th December, Delhi High Court has sought a response from the DGCA on a contempt plea by pilot unions alleging illegal relaxations to airlines and approval of fatigue management schemes contrary to CAR 2024 safety norms governing flight duty limits.
The Supreme Court, today (20th Sept) led by Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, dismissed SpiceJet’s appeal against a Delhi High Court ruling requiring the airline to ground three aircraft engines due to unpaid dues. The High Court upheld that SpiceJet’s default violated a payment arrangement, emphasizing the urgency to protect the lessors’ interests.
