Go First set to resume fight operations, test flights successful

After a long wait, crisis-hit Go First is all set to resume operations.

The airline successfully operated its test flight from Mumbai on Tuesday. Go First has now applied to airport operators for restoration of its slots to restart operations, reported Financial Express.

Signing the skies again with G8 after a long hopeful wait.
We are so happy to tell you that our test runs were successful.
A sign that we'll be back on the runway soon.#GetSetForGoFirst pic.twitter.com/Zmp1lZmygB

— GO FIRST (@GoFirstairways) July 25, 2023

The airline had earlier announced that the flights are cancelled till July 25 due to operational reasons. After Go First ceased operations in May, the airports alloted the slots to other airlines on an ad hoc basis.

Go First's Committee of Creditors met on Monday to layout the funding plans for the revival of operation. The CoC has already given an in-principle approval to fund the airline’s operational revival plan.

Also Read: Go First Bankruptcy: Aviation regulator DGCA accepts resumption plan on certain conditions

The DGCA last week had given a nod for resume the operations subject to certain conditions. DGCA had granted approval for the airline to resume flights with 15 aircraft or 114 daily flights. In order to resume its flight operations, Go First will be required to comply with regulatory requirements for holding an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) at all times. The airline will have to ensure fitness of all its aircraft engaged in the operations.

Go First has been grounded since May 2 when it applied for voluntary insolvency. The airline had blamed U.S engine maker Pratt & Whitney for its financial woes.