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- India
Publish accurate real-time information regarding flight delays: DGCA to airlines
New Delhi: Aviation watchdog DGCA on Monday asked airlines to publish accurate real-time information regarding flight delays and appropriately sensitise staff at airports to suitably communicate with passengers amid fog-related disruptions at…
- India
Over Rs 2 crore fine imposed on various airlines in 2023: DGCA
New Delhi: The DGCA had imposed penalties totalling over Rs 2 crore on airlines like Air India, Air Asia, Indigo and SpiceJet for various non-compliance related matters in 2023, an official said…
- India
Probe launched into ‘severe hard landing’ of Air India A320 aircraft in Dubai
New Delhi: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is investigating a “severe hard landing” involving an Air India Airbus A320neo (VT-CIQ) during its Cochin to Dubai flight on December 20, an…
- Middle East
Planes losing GPS signal over Middle East, DGCA expresses concern
New Delhi: Aviation watchdog DGCA has issued a circular to airlines and the Airports Authority of India (AAI) on measures to deal with threats from jamming and spoofing of the Global Navigation…
- India
Centre suspends DGCA official on graft allegations
New Delhi: The government on Wednesday suspended DGCA official Captain Anil Gill as the aviation regulator is contemplating initiating disciplinary proceedings against him on alleged corruption charges. Amid the graft allegations, a…
- India
DGCA imposes Rs 10L fine on Air India for ignoring passenger-centric norms
New Delhi: Highlighting its unwavering dedication to safeguarding passenger interests, the aviation watchdog, the DGCA has imposed a fine of Rs 10 lakh on Air India for non-compliance with passenger-centric regulations. The…
- India
DGCA issues revised norms; pilots, crew members barred from using mouthwash, tooth gel
New Delhi: Pilots and crew members cannot use mouthwash, tooth gel or any such substance that has alcoholic content, as that could result in positive breath analyser test, according to revised norms…
- News
DGCA releases winter schedule of flights
New Delhi: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has released the Domestic Winter Schedule for 2023, signalling a significant increase in domestic air travel. Under the schedule 2023, there will be…
- India
Domestic air passengers annual traffic volume surged: DGCA
New Delhi: Domestic airline passenger numbers for the period spanning January to September soared to 1,128.62 lakh, showcasing a substantial increase from the 874.24 lakh recorded during the same period the previous…
- India
Air Akasa says its plea in court not against DGCA or Civil Aviation Ministry
New Delhi: Air Akasa clarified that its plea in court is not directed against the DGCA or the Ministry of Civil Aviation but seeks an urgent interpretation and clarification of the interim…
- India
5 out of 11 PW engines in IndiGo fleet removed: DGCA
New Delhi: Following three incidents of a commanded In-flight Shut Down (IFSD) of IndiGo aircraft recently, the aviation watchdog, DGCA said that a total of 11 Pratt & Whitney (P&W) engines of…
- Business
DGCA grants Air India conditional approval to use simulator
New Delhi: India’s aviation watchdog, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), has granted conditional renewed approval to Air India’s simulator facilities in Mumbai and Hyderabad. This decision enables the airline to…
- News
Hyderabad-based makers get DGCA certification for agri-drones
Hyderabad: City-based drone maker, Marut Drones has become the first in the market to receive the DGCA type certification in both small and medium-category battery-operated drones. Marut Drones received approvals from the…
- Business
NCLAT permits Go First lessor to inspect leased aircraft
New Delhi: The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) on Thursday granted permission to Ireland-based lessor Jackson Square Aviation Ltd to inspect its aircraft leased to cash-strapped Go First. This decision follows…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad: DGCA suspends simulator training for pilots at Air India’s facility
New Delhi: India’s aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has suspended simulator training for A320 pilots at Air India’s Hyderabad facility. This move follows the recent suspension of training…