Delhi HC directs Civil Aviation Ministry to address plea for enhanced aviation safetyThe Delhi High Court has instructed the Ministry of Civil Aviation to address a petition about passenger safety issues, urging adherence to...
19 Feb, 2025, 09.41 PM IST
Why does Nepal's aviation industry have safety issues? An expert explainsThe aircraft was en route from Nepal's capital Kathmandu to Pokhara, the country's second largest city, situated under the picturesque Anna...
17 Jan, 2023, 11.10 AM IST
Boeing 787 planes need to be compliant with GAGAN navigation system by Dec 2025The government has given time till the end of December 2025 for aircraft maker Boeing to ensure its 787 Dreamliners are compliant with the ...
25 Aug, 2022, 05.59 PM IST
View: The importance of sustainable aviation fuel in achieving net carbon neutrality by 2050Currently, ICAO follows a two-fold criteria for certifying the sustainability of Corsia-eligible fuels — 10% reduction of greenhouse gas (G...
17 Nov, 2020, 11.06 PM IST
Government eases norms for private jets flying abroadPresently, the aviation regulator's prior permission (called YA number) is mandatory for Indian-registered charters or private jets to fly ...
07 Dec, 2017, 10.30 PM IST
DGCA starts safety audit of country's airlinesDGCA audit is seen as part of the local body’s preparation for the international audit, which comes in the backdrop of increased instances ...
03 Aug, 2017, 01.21 AM IST
Home Ministry gives fresh candidates list for BCAS chief postHome Ministry has provided a fresh list of three candidates for appointment to the post of civil aviation security agency BCAS chief.
15 Mar, 2016, 05.56 PM IST
Civil aviation security meets ICAO standards: GovernmentThe central government said that the national civil aviation security agency has fully implemented the security norms prescribed by the Uni...
28 Nov, 2015, 11.06 PM IST
Clock tower is a looming safety issue at Patna airportPilots can use only 1,938 metres of Patna airport if they land from the eastern side and 1,677 metres if they approach from the west.
18 Jul, 2015, 04.00 AM IST
Aviation ministry wants airports owned by armed forces to follow ICAO normsThe ministry wants these 25 airports to be managed according to ICAO standards and has asked Manohar Parrikar to look into the issue.
14 Jul, 2015, 04.05 AM IST
Hire people with technical background to head DGCA, says US Federal Aviation AuthorityA delay in meeting the demand could potentially hamper India’s prospects of getting back the top rating by the most powerful aviation autho...
01 Apr, 2015, 10.59 AM IST
AirAsia disappearance: Airlines in India must follow ICAO standardsThe authorities, airlines and airport operators claim we are among the safest. The reality is that we have been lucky. We have got away wit...
29 Dec, 2014, 01.47 AM IST
US committed to help India get back Category 1 aviation ratingThe US has said that it was committed to work with India to help it get back the Category 1 aviation safety rating "as soon as possible".
01 Feb, 2014, 02.33 PM IST
DGCA to hire 100 airworthiness officers ahead of safety auditsThe DGCA is scurrying to increase its tech workforce by a third as it prepares to face crucial audits by two global aviation bodies from ne...
15 Aug, 2013, 09.02 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
- Now, English mandatory for career in flying
If you cannot string your nouns, proverbs and conjunctions into a grammatically sound sentence in English, your chances of becoming a pilot...
07 Mar, 2008, 04.31 PM IST
- 3 more airports to get licence for safety standard
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation, which is monitoring individual airports' adherence to safety standards, is in the process of iss...
12 Jun, 2006, 03.16 PM IST