Aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has said that it will conduct an audit of Go First’s preparedness before approving the resumption of flight operations from the crisis-hit carrier, according to a communication seen by news agency PTI.
The cash-strapped airline stopped flying from May 3, after it filed for bankruptcy citing that it has plunged into a financial crisis after it had to ground about half of its fleet due to "faulty" Pratt & Whitney engines.
In a communication to the staff on Tuesday, the airline said: “DGCA will be conducting an audit to check our preparedness in the coming days. Once approved by the regulator, we would be soon commencing operations.” The communication was sent out by Go First’s Head of Operations Rajit Ranjan last week.
Till now, the Centre has been very supportive and has asked the airline to commence operations as soon as possible. Besides, the communication said the CEO has assured that salaries for the month of April will be credited to their accounts before the commencement of operations.
"Further, from the coming month, the salary will be paid in the 1st week of every month,” the communication stated.
Earlier this month, DGCA had issued a show cause notice to the carrier under the relevant provisions of the Aircraft Rules, 1937, for its failure to continue the operation of the service in a safe, efficient, and reliable manner.
24/05/2023 Basudha Das/Business Today
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