Crisis-hit Go First airline’s fleet has been grounded since May 3
Updated – Wednesday, July 23 at 12:33
New Delhi: On Tuesday, crisis-hit airline Go First announced that its scheduled flight operations would remain canceled until July 10 for operational reasons. The cash-strapped airline’s fleet has been grounded since May 3.
The airline filed for voluntary bankruptcy with the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) in early May, accusing a US engine maker of delays in meeting obligations that grounded parts of its fleet.
There have been reports that the grounding of Go First flights has put pressure on airfares, especially on some of the routes the airline already operates. General Civil Aviation (DGCA).
After a nearly two-and-a-half-hour meeting in Delhi with the DGCA and its top officials, Go First Resolution Professionals assured the regulator that the company is serious about restarting operations.
GoFirst later issued a statement saying, “Solutions professionals have assured DGCA that sufficient pilots and ground crews will be available to resume operations.” “The recovery plan recommends operating GoFirst from the largest number of airports, flying more than 70 routes, and approximately 160 flights per day If the DGCA is satisfied with GoFirst’s recovery plan, then the regulator will conduct an inspection audit against the recovery plan, the statement added.
