Capt. Amit Singh

In a gripping discussion, Arindam Majumdar, an Economic Times aviation reporter, delves into IndiGo’s operational collapse, detailing the impact of ignored fatigue rules and poor planning. Ameya Joshi, a network planning expert, analyzes pilot rostering failures and the resultant chaos. Capt. Amit Singh, a former head of pilot training, highlights the flaws in regulatory oversight and safety protocols. The trio explores whether the crisis was mismanaged or a deliberate push for regulatory exemptions, revealing deep cracks in India’s aviation industry.

Capt. Amit Singh, an aviation safety strategist with extensive experience in large aircraft operations, joins to discuss the recent disruptions at IndiGo. He highlights how poor planning and pilot shortages led to cancellations and stresses the need for better fatigue risk management. Amit also critiques India's flight duty regulations, advocating for health-based limits to ensure safety. Additionally, he compares IndiGo’s challenges with Air India's pilot capacities, pushing for accountability in the sector.