Travel warning issued: This one mistake during airplane emergency could cost lives, IATA warnsA new safety campaign launched by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), with support from the FAA and EASA, is urging airline...
14 Jun, 2026, 10.23 PM IST
'Meows' and 'Barks' at 10,000 feet? Pilots went viral after an ATC clip captured them meowing on the radio—Is this harmless fun or a serious safety breach? FAA investigatesPilots at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport made animal sounds over the radio. The unusual exchange of meows and barks led to an im...
16 Apr, 2026, 08.42 PM IST
FAA issues safety alert on lithium batteries as airlines tighten rules for electronic devicesThe FAA has warned about safety risks from lithium batteries on airplanes. With more passengers carrying electronic devices, airlines and r...
10 Sep, 2025, 06.37 PM IST
US regulator grounds Boeing MAX 9 indefinitely, flights canceled till Jan 16thThe Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) extended the grounding of Boeing 737 MAX 9 planes and heightened oversight of Boeing after a cabi...
13 Jan, 2024, 08.15 AM IST
US aviation watchdog gives highest rating to India on air safetyA continuation of the highest standard will be a relief for Tata group which intends to increase Air India flights on the India-US routes.
12 Apr, 2023, 07.22 PM IST
As regulators prepare to weigh in on 737 MAX, FAA's global dominance fadesIn March 2019, when the second MAX crash in five months brought the death toll on the recently introduced Boeing Co model to 346 people, Ch...
19 Nov, 2020, 11.23 AM IST
'FAA observations about DGCA's regulatory, guidance materials will be addressed'It did not elaborate on the observations or the concerns flagged by the US regulator, but said the FAA team will come for a final consultat...
22 Jul, 2018, 04.14 PM IST
FAA team to visit India soon to review measures by DGCAA FAA team would soon visit India for a final review of the steps taken by the DGCA to address the deficiencies in the country's aviation s...
11 Mar, 2015, 06.57 PM IST
India's aviation safety mechanism likely to remain downgraded till March"Based on the outcome of final decision, FAA will make a Category determination and inform India by about March 2015," the Minister said.
16 Dec, 2014, 09.08 PM IST
Aviation safety: FAA team to visit IndiaA Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) team would soon visit India to review the steps taken by DGCA to address the deficiencies.
20 Aug, 2014, 05.21 PM IST
All safety issues addressed, says DGCA's report to FAAWarned of a downgrade by Federal Aviation Administration, DGCA filed a status report with its US counterpart, saying concerns over all avia...
22 Jan, 2014, 04.47 AM IST
Measures taken to resolve deficiencies: Civil Aviation MinistryCivil Aviation Ministry officials exuded confidence that such an eventuality was not likely to arise as corrective measures have already be...
11 Dec, 2013, 07.34 PM IST
DGCA taking measures to avoid US FAA downgradeDGCA is rushing to plug the loopholes ahead of a second audit by the US' Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in December..
23 Nov, 2013, 04.53 AM IST
- FAA rules out safety evaluation of DGCA
FAA had expressed "their concern based on media reports in India on the current civil aviation scenario and raised doubts on the effectiven...
07 Sep, 2012, 02.45 PM IST
- India retains topmost US aviation safety category
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Thursday confirmed India's topmost category status on aviation safety and said the country ...
08 Jul, 2010, 08.57 PM IST
- Indian carriers may retain special US security status
Indian carriers may continue to enjoy the security comforts while flying to the US destinations as the country is likely to retain category...
17 Jun, 2009, 03.17 AM IST
- Airline safety: India likely to seek more time from US
The civil aviation ministry is expected to ask the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for more time to strengthen safety and oversigh...
01 Jun, 2009, 12.06 AM IST