IndiGo crisis: Global pilots warn India's rest rule exemption for IndiGo raises safety concernsIndia's aviation regulator granted IndiGo an exemption on pilot rest rules. This decision faces criticism from the global pilot union. The ...
09 Dec, 2025, 11.22 AM IST
'The real issue has been pushed to...': Actress-cum certified pilot and wife of an IndiGo captain, Gul Panag breaks silence on the flight crisisActress Gul Panag, a trained pilot and wife of an IndiGo captain, has weighed in on the airline's widespread flight disruptions. She highli...
08 Dec, 2025, 01.25 PM IST
Don't let IndiGet away with itIndian air passengers face service collapses and lack of compensation due to weak regulation. IndiGo's mass cancellations left travellers s...
07 Dec, 2025, 11.22 PM IST
Air India, Air India Express widen support to flyers as IndiGo-linked disruptions hit nationwide travelAviation disruptions caused by IndiGo's operational issues led to flight cancellations and fare hikes across India. Air India and Air India...
07 Dec, 2025, 09.25 AM IST
'Indigo flight operations steadily resuming': Delhi Airport issues advisory after airline's fiascoIndiGo flight operations are steadily resuming at Delhi Airport after a major disruption that led to over 1,000 cancellations on Friday. Th...
06 Dec, 2025, 07.05 AM IST
DGCA staffing crisis 'existential threat' for aviation safety system; watchdog needs autonomy: Parl panelA parliamentary panel has urged for autonomy for the DGCA, highlighting a critical staffing shortage that threatens aviation safety. The co...
20 Aug, 2025, 06.20 PM IST
We have to stick to report, whatever it says will be final: Civil Aviation Minister on Air India plane crash probeRammohan Naidu asks for patience regarding the Air India crash investigation. He cautions against premature conclusions. The final report i...
20 Jul, 2025, 05.55 PM IST
What caused Air India plane crash? India probes every angle, even sabotageIndia's AAIB is thoroughly investigating the Air India flight AI 171 crash in Ahmedabad, exploring all possibilities, including sabotage, a...
29 Jun, 2025, 12.04 PM IST
Civil Aviation Ministry issues advisory to airlines on foggy conditionsThe Civil Aviation Ministry has advised airlines to ensure seamless coordination during adverse weather conditions, especially fog, to mini...
01 Jan, 2025, 06.30 PM IST
Aviation minister holds review meeting; asks airlines to inform passengers on flight delaysIndia's Civil Aviation Minister led a meeting on fog preparedness, urging airlines to proactively inform passengers about fog-related delay...
20 Nov, 2024, 08.40 PM IST
Link Air India staff evaluation to customer feedback: StudyIt was conducted by the Quality Council of India for the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, following recommendations o...
27 Aug, 2017, 04.10 PM IST
Bureau of Civil Aviation Security to hire around 500 personnelThe ICAO audit, the third in last nine years, would take place in November this year and cover issues such as aerodrome operations, air tra...
30 Sep, 2015, 06.30 PM IST
US FAA team to visit India to audit aviation safety mechanismFAA's Category-II rating put India in a group of 16 such countries, including Bangladesh, Ghana, Indonesia, the Philippines and Nicaragua.
02 Nov, 2014, 11.43 AM IST
Why US' downgrade of India's safety rating threatens to send aviation sector into a tailspinFAA, which audited DGCA last year, concluded that the deficit of officers hobbled its efforts to oversee airlines in accordance with standa...
09 Feb, 2014, 07.13 AM IST
DGCA bans unauthorized overseas charter flightsThis will ground Indian corporates and high net worth individuals who roam the globe in charter jets or force them to fly schedule airlines.
22 Aug, 2013, 04.35 AM IST
- I will create a robust surveillance system: Arun Mishra
The post of the director-general of civil aviation has become a hot seat following the controversial exit of Bharat Bhushan. Arun Mishra, t...
06 Aug, 2012, 12.52 AM IST
- India faces downgrade of aviation security system: CAPA
India could face a possible downgrade of its aviation safety system by the US if it does not take urgent steps to strengthen institutions l...
22 Jul, 2012, 09.43 AM IST