Hantavirus outbreak: All about Andes virus strain that can transmit person to person as CDC classifies virus as level 3 emergency responseHantavirus strain that can transmit from person to person -- Andes virus -- has been confirmed among those who have tested positive, fuelli...
09 May, 2026, 04.53 AM IST
Break in the case? Nancy Guthrie DNA heads to FBI — sheriff speaks outNancy Guthrie was abducted three months ago from her Arizona home. Investigators are now sending DNA evidence to the FBI for advanced testi...
04 May, 2026, 05.45 PM IST
Pakistan puts in place extraordinary multi-layered security to protect plane carrying Iranian delegationPakistan deployed extensive security for the Iranian delegation's flight to Islamabad for crucial peace talks with the US. An Iranian aircr...
11 Apr, 2026, 08.18 PM IST
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...
28 Mar, 2026, 10.03 AM IST
Nearly three-fourths of Air India Group's 267 planes identified for repetitive defects since Jan 2025: Govt dataIn all, 377 aircraft have been identified as having recurring defects since January last year, of the total 754 aircraft analysed for such ...
05 Feb, 2026, 10.00 PM IST
How SpiceJet’s 3-month crew furlough could affect your flight: Here's all you need to knowSpiceJet will temporarily furlough 150 cabin crew members for three months due to a lean travel season and reduced fleet size. The airline ...
30 Aug, 2024, 06.32 PM IST
SpiceJet to temporarily place 150 cabin crew members on furlough for three monthsSpiceJet has temporarily furloughed 150 cabin crew members for three months due to financial troubles and a reduced fleet size. The airline...
29 Aug, 2024, 10.09 PM IST
DGCA says 542 enforcement actions in 2023 for various violationsThe Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) in India took 542 enforcement actions in 2023, marking a 77% increase from the previous ye...
24 Jan, 2024, 02.32 PM IST
Plane induction by Indian aviation companies soars; 133 planes inducted in 2023, a 51% on-year jumpIndia is witnessing rapid growth in its civil aviation sector, with major airlines like Air India and IndiGo placing orders for a total of ...
04 Jan, 2024, 07.30 PM IST
DGCA increases surveillance, imposes Rs 2 crore fine in 2023In 2023, the Civil Aviation Commission (DGCA) conducted 5,745 surveillances, a 39% increase from 2022. The regulator imposed a Rs 2.75 cror...
03 Jan, 2024, 10.23 PM IST
Aviation watchdog DGCA carried out 5,745 surveillance activities in 2023The number of surveillance activities rose 26 per cent last year compared to 2022. Also, the number of enforcement actions increased 77 per...
03 Jan, 2024, 05.04 PM IST
DGCA audit finds Air India forged report of spot checks in 13 instancesAn audit by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation has found that Tata Sons-owned Air India made forged reports of spot checks that it d...
27 Aug, 2023, 09.28 PM IST
Sebi asks exchanges to step up intra-day surveillance; stocks with negative news flow under scannerIn view of the recent volatility in the market, bourses have stepped up their surveillance.
06 Feb, 2019, 07.57 AM IST
DGCA audit picks holes in airlines’ safety practicesThe probe has found an astounding 30% increase in the number of deficiencies in operations of airlines and other stakeholders in the civil ...
28 Jun, 2015, 09.13 AM IST
DGCA to continue surprise safety checks of airports tooAbout 2,400 surveillance audits and 20 regulatory audits have been planned under annual surveillance programme this year.
18 Aug, 2014, 05.52 PM IST
14 aircraft grounded in 2014 after DGCA surprise checksPusapati said 2,394 surveillance audits and 20 regulatory audits have been planned under annual surveillance programme during 2014.
04 Aug, 2014, 02.09 PM IST
- New rules for stricter air safety compliance on the anvil
New rules are being framed by the country's aviation regulator to ensure that airlines do not cut corners on safety matters even if they ar...
27 Jun, 2010, 09.32 AM IST