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Middle East crisis: Airlines told to carry out risk assessment on flight ops
New Delhi: Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, the civil aviation ministry has asked airlines to carry out their own risk assessment on international flight operations. Air India, Vistara, IndiGo and…
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DGCA slaps Rs 80 lakh fine on Air India for violating rules
New Delhi: Aviation regulator DGCA on Friday, March 22, imposed Rs 80 lakh penalty on Air India for violations of flight duty and fatigue management norms, including failure to provide adequate rest…
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DGCA issues circular to prevent runway incursions after Haneda airport incident
New Delhi: To prevent instances of runway incursions at airports, aviation watchdog DGCA has asked stakeholders to put in place a runway safety team at all airports and adopt technologies to improve…
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DGCA imposes Rs 1.10 Cr penalty on Air India for safety violations
New Delhi: The aviation watchdog, Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), has imposed a penalty of Rs 1.10 crore on Air India after an airline employee alleged safety violations on flights operated…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…