Paramount Airways flouted civil aviation norms?

Chennai: An inspection carried out by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation has revealed severe lapses in air safety norms by Paramount Airways.
The report says that Paramount is operating in an unsafe environment. It adds aircraft were released for flight by fitting defective items and non-technical personnel used to release aircraft.
The report also adds that certifying staff was pressurised to release aircraft to fly and the ground support equipments were not properly maintained. Further, the airline has inadequate pilots, co-pilots and aircraft engineers.
Paramount Airlines meanwhile has defended its operations and have said all observations pointed out by DGCA has been fully complied with Paramount Airways has not had any single incident or accident in the last three years. The airline also said that DGCA audit has only pointed certain minor deficiencies.
10/06/10 Madhu Bharathi/NDTV

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Categories: Paramount Airways Jun 2010, Safety Jun 2010