CBI books ex-DGCA flying training director, aviation firms for ‘corruption’, ‘favouritism’
The FIR has alleged that probe brought to light a “systematic network of corporate entities” controlled and managed by the immediate and extended family members of Captain Anil Gill
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered a case against a former Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) official, Captain Anil Gill, and several aviation-related companies for alleged corruption and favoritism. According to the First Information Report (FIR), Captain Gill, along with individuals controlled by his family, allegedly abused their official positions to grant undue favors to select flying training organizations.
The FIR alleged that Captain Gill facilitated the acquisition of training aircraft at nominal prices through shell entities managed by his relatives and then leased them back at exorbitant rates, generating significant kickbacks. The companies involved, including Bluethroat Aero Global, Redbird Aviation Academy, Sabres Corporate Solutions, and Sandhills Aviation IFSC, are accused of engaging in suspicious aircraft transactions and regulatory favoritism.
The FIR also alleged violations of mandatory conduct rules and DGCA directions by Captain Gill in failing to disclose the involvement of his close relatives in aviation activities.
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