Before sanctioning the crisis-stricken carrier’s resume of flights, the aviation regulator DGCA will examine Go First’s preparation, according to a message. Cash-strapped Since May 3, Go First hasn’t operated any flights and is going through voluntary insolvency resolution procedures.
The airline has responded to the regulator’s show cause notice, indicating that it is working on the specifics of a plan to restart flights as soon as possible, according to a senior official at the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), who made the announcement on Tuesday. The airline informed its personnel in a message on Tuesday that the DGCA will be conducting an audit to assess its readiness soon. As soon as the authority gave its approval, we would start operating.
The airline was also urged to start operations as quickly as possible by the government, which has been quite supportive. Additionally, the email, which was sent to the personnel on Tuesday evening, said that the CEO has guaranteed that pay for the month of April would be deposited to their accounts prior to the start of operations.
Additionally, starting in the next month, the wage would be paid during the first week of each month. The message was distributed by Rajit Ranjan, the head of operations of Go First.
The budget carrier received a show cause notice from DGCA on May 8 for failing to continue operating the service in a safe, effective, and dependable manner in accordance with the applicable requirements of the 1937 Aircraft Rules. The airline has responded to the show-cause notification. On May 2, Go First stated that company had filed a voluntary petition for insolvency resolution and that flights would be suspended, first for two days on May 3 and 4.
Additionally, Go First had received a show cause notice from DGCA at that time for canceling flights on May 3 and 4 “without any prior intimation”. All of the airline’s flights until May 26 have been canceled.
The NCLT’s decision to accept Go First’s request for voluntary insolvency resolution procedures was affirmed by the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) on Monday. The decision was made in response to petitions submitted by four lessors who were opposed to the airline’s bankruptcy resolution process.