The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has fined Akasa Air ₹30 lakh for certain lapses in pilot training. This action follows a spot audit by the DGCA in May and a subsequent show cause notice issued in August.

The review found that practical training sessions were being conducted by the airline without mandatory regulatory approvals, raising concerns about training standards and operational readiness. Akasa Air was given seven days to respond to the show cause notice and an order imposing a fine was issued on Thursday.

“We are working closely with the regulator on this issue. For us at Akasa Air, safety is of the utmost importance and we are committed to upholding the highest global safety standards,” Akasa Air said in a statement.