DGCA suspends 4 FOIs amid IndiGo flight chaos

• DGCA suspended four Flight Operations Inspectors (FOIs) due to massive disruptions in IndiGo's operations.
• IndiGo cancelled thousands of flights, including over 50 from Bengaluru on Friday and over 200 from Delhi/Bengaluru on Thursday, stranding many passengers.
• FOIs are senior DGCA officials responsible for monitoring airline operations, inspecting, auditing, and certifying airlines and personnel for safety.
• IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers and COO Isidre Porqueras are appearing before a DGCA investigation panel to address the crisis.
• A four-member DGCA panel is investigating the root causes, including manpower planning, rostering systems, and adherence to pilot duty and rest norms.

Why It Matters: DGCA's action on IndiGo disruptions signals stricter aviation safety and oversight.