DGCA sacks 4 inspectors for IndiGo oversight lapses; CEO summoned again

• DGCA sacked four Flight Operations Inspectors over oversight lapses concerning IndiGo's safety and operational compliance.
• The dismissals occurred amid IndiGo's severe operational crisis, which caused widespread flight cancellations and stranded passengers.
• The crisis stemmed from planning issues related to new pilot duty and rest norms, leading to thousands of cancellations and a 10% cut in IndiGo's winter schedule.
• DGCA has increased scrutiny, stationing officials at IndiGo's headquarters to monitor operations, and has summoned CEO Pieter Elbers for further questioning.

Why It Matters: This shows regulatory accountability for airline oversight, impacting passenger safety.