Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2011
CASA suspends Tigerair Australia operations
The Australian aviation regulator grounded the airline after a series of operational and safety concerns.
2011
Safety incidents and CASA suspension
Several operational events, including altitude deviations and a traffic-separation incident, led CASA to suspend Tigerair Australia’s operations in July 2011. The regulator’s intervention prompted scrutiny of pilot training, maintenance and operational controls before the carrier was permitted to resume flying.