DGCA to Assess Go First’s Preparedness in Audit Before Granting Flight Resumption
The aviation regulatory authority, DGCA, has announced its intention to conduct an assessment of Go First’s readiness prior to granting permission for the beleaguered airline to recommence its flight operations.
Due to financial constraints, Go First halted its flight services on May 3 and is currently undergoing voluntary insolvency resolution procedures.
On Tuesday, a high-ranking representative from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) disclosed that the airline has submitted its response to the regulator’s show cause notice, signaling its commitment to developing a comprehensive plan for resuming flights as soon as possible.
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The airline announced in a staff communication sent on Tuesday that the DGCA would conduct an audit in the following days to assess their readiness. Once approved by the regulator, operations would commence in the near future.
The government has shown great support and urged the airline to start operations as soon as possible, the communication stated.
Additionally, the communication, sent to the staff on Tuesday night, mentioned that the CEO had assured that salaries for the month of April would be deposited into their accounts prior to the start of operations.
“Furthermore, starting next month, salaries will be paid during the first week of every month,” it further stated.
Rajit Ranjan, Head of Operations at Go First, issued the communication.
The budget carrier received a show cause notice from the DGCA on May 8 due to its failure to maintain a safe, efficient, and reliable operation of its service, as stipulated by the Aircraft Rules of 1937. The airline has responded to the notice accordingly.
On May 2, Go First announced its filing of a plea for voluntary insolvency resolution proceedings and the temporary suspension of flights, initially scheduled for May 3 and 4.
During that period, the DGCA also issued a show cause notice to Go First for abruptly canceling flights on May 3 and 4 without providing any prior notification.
The airline has canceled all its flights until May 26.
On Monday, the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) upheld the NCLT’s decision to accept Go First’s plea for voluntary insolvency resolution proceedings.
Four lessors who opposed the airline’s insolvency resolution proceedings submitted petitions that prompted the ruling.
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