Akasa Air pilots flag training and safety practices, airline denies charges

A group of Akasa Air pilots have raised concerns about safety and training standards at the airline, seeking an independent investigation by the Ministry of Civil Aviation. The airline, however, termed the allegations as untrue. In a letter dated December 11, the section of Akasa Air pilots wrote to Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu and highlighted alleged unfair practices, harassment and safety concerns. The pilots flagged high failure rate among the pilots, claiming 216 pilots have failed simulator and aircraft evaluations. They also claimed that 84 pilots have resigned on one-day notice. In a statement, Akasa Air denied the allegations made by the pilots. "We categorically deny these allegations as baseless and untrue. Nor do they represent the views of Akasa pilots," an airline spokesperson said in a statement on Saturday, as reported by news agency PTI.<br/>