Pilots warn delay in rest rules is putting flight safety at riskPilots' body ALPA has alerted the DGCA about risks from delayed flight duty rules. They warn that ongoing relaxations for airlines weaken s...
India’s seaplane era set to begin as SkyHop gets nod for first commercial flightsIndia's first dedicated commercial seaplane operator, SkyHop Aviation, has secured its Air Operator Certificate from the DGCA, marking a si...
Air India embraces AI to enhance ops efficiency, increase revenues, reduce costsAir India is embracing artificial intelligence to transform its operations. The airline is using AI to cut costs, improve customer service ...
Noida International Airport elevates CFO Nitu Samra as interim CEO to start flight operationsNoida International Airport has appointed Nitu Samra as interim CEO following Christoph Schnellmann's denial of security clearance due to h...
From May 1, CBI notices to carry QR code to verify genuinenessThe Central Bureau of Investigation is launching a new system to fight cybercriminals. From May 1, CBI notices will feature a special QR co...
Families of AI171 crash victims seek release of black box data, write to PM ModiTen months after a tragic Air India crash, families of victims have written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. They are requesting the releas...
Vir Vikram Yadav appointed new Directorate General of Civil Aviation chiefVir Vikram Yadav is the new chief of DGCA. This appointment is part of a major reshuffle of senior bureaucrats. Twenty-five civil servants ...
Civil aviation ministry looks at multiple options to minimise West Asia crisis impact on airlinesAirlines are grappling with soaring operational costs due to the West Asia conflict, prompting the civil aviation ministry to explore tax c...
Pilots' association urges DGCA to suspend flights in high-risk conflict zones in West Asia, mandate insurance coveragePilots are demanding immediate action on flights to West Asian conflict zones. The Airlines Pilots' Association of India wants the aviation...
DGCA tightens safety rules for VVIP flightsNew rules now govern VVIP flights. Flight crew experience requirements have increased. Engineers must fix all reported defects before the n...
DGCA issues new guidelines for aircraft operators flying VVIPsThe DGCA has released new safety rules for aircraft carrying VVIPs. These guidelines apply to non-scheduled flights and helicopters. The mo...
ICRA revises aviation outlook to Negative amid West Asia tensions, weak rupee, fuel costsIndia's aviation sector faces a negative outlook. Geopolitical tensions, a weaker rupee, and higher fuel costs are increasing pressure on a...
Airlines facing big challenges; 'hope we see better days': DGCA chiefThe Directorate General of Civil Aviation is working to help airlines grow and flourish. It is also focusing on passenger rights. Airlines ...
Air India pee incident embarrassing, faulty jet engines most challenging, DGCA chief Arun Kumar says"Two incidents of Air India were more embarrassing but not dangerous but we have taken action against them also," ANI quoted DGCA chief Aru...
Around 30 flight incidents occur per day in India, majority have no safety implications: DGCA chiefDGCA chief Arun Kumar said: "On an average, about 30 incidents do take place, which includes go around, missed approaches, diversion, medic...
- 2 more pilots found to have fudged papers
What's worrying the aviation industry is that the new cases have tumbled out within a week of DGCA chief Bharat Bhushan ordering an unprece...
- Govt tells airlines to put up all-inclusive fares
The government on Thursday issued a three-point directive to airlines, which had a day earlier put their route-wise fare ranges in an extre...