Embattled airline Go First will shortly restart its operations after receiving a nod from DGCA.
The aviation regulator’s acceptance of Go First’s resumption plan is a major boost for the cash-strapped airline. However, this acceptance is subject to several conditions including the outcome of the legal cases the airline is facing.
Subject to several conditions
Go First had suspended its operations in the first week of May citing technical reasons. The airline told the Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) that it was suspending its flights due to faulty engines supplied by Pratt and Whitney.
The airline regulator’s notification came on Friday which said that DGCA had approved the airline’s flight resumption plan dated June 28. The notification added that the airline “as a going concern may commence flight operations.”
This green signal depends on the outcome of the writ petitions pending before the Delhi High Court and the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT).
The DGCA said Go First can restart its operations as long as it fulfills all the requirements to hold an Air Operator Certificate. Go First must also ensure the airworthiness of all its operational aircraft, the regulator explained in its notification.
The order says,”Scheduled flight operations can be commenced only after the availability of the required interim funding and approval of flight schedule by DGCA.”
The regulator also laid down two other conditions before the resumption of flights. Any changes in Go First’s flight resumption plan must be communicated to the DGCA. Furthermore, the airline must conduct a satisfactory handling flight before resuming its operations.
Limited operations initially
DGCA had audited Go First’s plan and shared some of its findings with the airline. In response, the latter said it would commence its operations with 15 aircraft while operating 114 daily flights. Go First also informed the regulator that as they succeed in “stabilizing operations”, they will utilize more aircraft.
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