India, June 21 -- Air India on Saturday responded to the aviation regulator DGCA's directive, which called for the removal of its three senior employees over "serious lapses".

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) had instructed the airline to act promptly against the officials, citing "serious and repeated violations" in crew scheduling practices.

The airline confirmed the move, stating that it has fully complied with the regulator's instructions and issued a statement on the same.

"We acknowledge the regulator's directive and have implemented the order. In the interim, the company's Chief Operations Officer will provide direct oversight to the Integrated Operations Control Centre (IOCC). Air India is committed to ensuring ...