2,645 Vacancies Across AAI, Aviation Regulators; IndiGo Cancellations Hit 10 Lakh Passengers

• Government reveals 2,645 unfilled posts at AAI, DGCA, BCAS, and AERA, impacting aviation sector operations.
• DGCA alone has 787 vacancies, largely due to restructuring and creation of 441 additional posts between 2022-2024.
• AAI faces 1,667 direct recruitment vacancies in executive cadres, with efforts underway to expedite recruitment and redeploy staff.
• IndiGo cancelled 6,936 flights in three months, affecting over 10.8 lakh passengers due to operational issues and adverse weather.
• The cancellations highlight concerns over limited competition and led to a CCI probe into IndiGo's practices.