DGCA rolls out auto computer number generation facility for flight crew exam candidatesThe DGCA has launched an auto-generation system for computer numbers for flight crew examination applicants, streamlining the process and e...
17 Oct, 2025, 07.56 PM IST
Airlines to submit aggregate level airfare data to DGCADGCA has agreed to accept aggregated airfare data from airlines for analyzing price trends over the past two years, following a request fro...
26 Mar, 2025, 08.41 PM IST
Private hospital in Kolkata launches rooftop helipad for emergency servicesKolkata's Desun Hospital successfully conducted a trial run of its newly launched rooftop helipad with an Agusta 109 SP helicopter, enhanci...
17 Jan, 2025, 06.29 PM IST
Supreme Court upholds the Bombay HC order to allow airlines to book middle seatsOn Friday, the division bench of the Supreme Court had dismissed the plea filed by the Air India pilot with the observation that they are n...
26 Jun, 2020, 07.59 PM IST
DGCA to staff: Do not audit companies with 'conflict of interest'“We found that some of our officials were showing extra interest in auditing companies with their friends and family in it. We would want s...
20 Nov, 2019, 06.57 PM IST
DGCA to monitor passenger complaints, ensure timely redressThe move is aimed to empower the passengers at a time when air passenger ridership numbers are rising.
13 Nov, 2019, 04.52 PM IST
DGCA registers Amol Yadav’s aircraft, finallyThe PMO was brought in by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis who had personally briefed Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the issue.
20 Nov, 2017, 07.56 AM IST
Required action would be taken: Jayant Sinha on IndiGo incidentGovernment is considering all aspects. We would be getting detailed report from DGCA, said Jayant Sinha.
09 Nov, 2017, 12.32 AM IST
Orissa High Court notice to DGCA, admits PIL on 'no flying zone'The PIL has sought judicial intervention to declare the famous Puri temple as 'no fly zone' and extend the same measure temporarily over th...
16 Apr, 2015, 09.11 PM IST
No transaction fee should be levied on air passengers: Supreme CourtThe apex court also directed the Directorate General of Civil Aviation to examine the tariff structure of the airlines in view of their wid...
23 Jan, 2013, 05.15 PM IST
- Air India pilots move DGCA for alleged flouting of duty-hour rule
ICPA said the airline is forcing them to fly beyond their duty hours in violation of safety norms and demanded its intervention.
03 Oct, 2012, 10.29 PM IST
DGCA warns airlines against hiking fares beyond their bandNoting that private airlines have suddenly raised fares by upto 20 per cent on certain sectors in view of Air India strike, DGCA today warn...
11 May, 2012, 03.03 PM IST
- 843 commercial pilot licences issued this year by DGCA
The country's aviation regulator issued 1458 CPLs in 2008, while 1886 such licences issued in 2009 and 1368 in the next year.
21 Dec, 2011, 05.38 PM IST
- DGCA instructed to rationalise tariffs of private airlines: Patel
Union Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel on Sunday said the Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has been instructed to monitor and ...
09 Jan, 2011, 06.41 PM IST
- Jet & Kingfisher now fight over codes
Jet has claimed that Kingfisher is doing so to attract Jet travellers. It has also claimed that this could lead to air-safety problems. Kin...
04 Sep, 2008, 11.28 AM IST
- DGCA nod for rooftop helipad
The first rooftop helipad in the National Capital Region of Delhi (NCR) is set to be constructed at Dr Naresh Trehan’s Medicity in Gurgaon.
22 Aug, 2007, 12.20 AM IST
- DGCA’s overtures on pricing unwelcome
Congestion is a big issue in the aviation industry. Its effects can be felt both at the airport terminals and in the air.
02 Apr, 2007, 02.03 AM IST