Indian Aviation Watchdog DGCA Requires Go First To Submit Comprehensive Revival Plan in 30 days

The watchdog of Indian aviation, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has directed crisis-hit Go First to present a detailed plan for the revival of its operations, according to a source familiar with the matter. Go First, the budget carrier currently undergoing a voluntary insolvency resolution process, ceased its flight operations on May 3.

On May 24, the DGCA issued advice to the airline, urging them to submit a comprehensive restructuring plan within a 30-day timeframe. The objective of this plan is to ensure a sustainable revival of operations for Go First, as stated by the regulatory source.

The watchdog has also requested that the airline provide information on the state of operational aircraft, pilots and other personnel, maintenance arrangements, and funding, among other things, according to the source.

According to a source, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), India's aviation authority, has requested crisis-hit Go First to submit a thorough plan for resuming operations. The budget airline, which is going through a voluntary insolvency process, ceased operations on May 3.

The DGCA advised the airline on May 24 to submit a detailed restructuring plan for a sustainable revival of operations within 30 days, according to a source at the regulator.

The airline has also been asked to provide the status of operational aircraft availability, pilots and other personnel, maintenance arrangements, and funding, among other things, according to the source.