New Delhi: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has grounded another business jet on account of “serious” safety violations, during its ongoing audit to ensure safe flying during the election season.
The aircraft bearing registration VT-PSB is owned by Orbit Aviation Private Limited, where deputy chief minister of Punjab Sukhbir Singh Badal is a shareholder.
“The pilots as well as the cabin crew were not trained in safety and emergency procedures. The pilots of the aircraft were not carrying documents that are mandated to be carried. These are all serious lapses, which cannot be overlooked,” said a senior DGCA official, on condition of anonymity.
The official added that the aircraft would only be allowed to fly after the operator meets all safety requirements.
13/04/14 Mihir Mishra/Indian Express
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The aircraft bearing registration VT-PSB is owned by Orbit Aviation Private Limited, where deputy chief minister of Punjab Sukhbir Singh Badal is a shareholder.
“The pilots as well as the cabin crew were not trained in safety and emergency procedures. The pilots of the aircraft were not carrying documents that are mandated to be carried. These are all serious lapses, which cannot be overlooked,” said a senior DGCA official, on condition of anonymity.
The official added that the aircraft would only be allowed to fly after the operator meets all safety requirements.
13/04/14 Mihir Mishra/Indian Express
