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DGCA To Take Action Against Air India Pilot Who Allowed Woman Friend Into Cockpit Against Rules

By
OB Bureau

New Delhi: Air India has done it again. Now, it has come to light that a pilot allegedly allowed a female friend to enter and stay in the cockpit during a flight from Dubai to Delhi in February, violating safety norms, news agency ANI reported on Friday.

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has ordered a detailed investigation into the incident.

The aviation regulator said it would examine the relevant facts. “The act violates aviation regulator DGCA safety norms,” a senior DGCA official told ANI, requesting anonymity.

The official said that the pilot had invited his female friend, who was travelling as a passenger on the same flight, to join him in the cockpit shortly after takeoff from Dubai on February 27. The woman remained there for the duration of the flight, which lasted about three hours, according to the official.

The official said that the pilot’s actions were not only a breach of security but also a distraction that could have compromised the safety of the flight and its passengers. The official said that the pilot could face disciplinary action, including suspension or cancellation of his licence, depending on the outcome of the investigation.

Air India is yet to comment on the incident.

OB Bureau

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