IndiGo Appoints New Head of Operations Amid Restructuring

IndiGo has appointed Captain Rohit Rikhye as the new Head of Operations Control Centre after operational disruptions led to significant penalties and dismissals last December. Rikhye, a veteran of the airline, is expected to enhance compliance and efficiency in flight operations, reporting to COO Isidre Porqueras.

IndiGo has announced the appointment of Captain Rohit Rikhye as the new Head of Operations Control Centre (OCC), marking the first major leadership change since December's operational challenges.

This transition comes after aviation regulator DGCA imposed penalties and ordered significant staffing changes due to operational disruptions. Rikhye has been with the airline for over 11 years, previously serving as Chief Pilot for Standards, QA & Ops Safety.

Captain Rikhye is now tasked with managing real-time flight operations and regulatory compliance, reporting directly to COO Isidre Porqueras. December's incidents have led to intensified efforts to streamline operations and enhance flight safety and efficiency.

(With inputs from agencies.)