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India panel proposes simulator-heavy pilot licence to ease crew shortage, document showsIndia is exploring a new pilot license option to combat a growing shortage, proposing increased simulator training and reduced flight hours...
After turbulent 2025, DGCA to face US FAA safety review in NovemberIndia's aviation regulator, the DGCA, faces a crucial safety assessment by the US FAA this November. This review follows a series of incide...
DGCA asks operators of uncontrolled airfields to review ops conditions, rectify deficienciesAviation watchdog DGCA has ordered operators of uncontrolled airstrips to immediately review their facilities. This action follows recent a...
Civil aviation min to upgrade AirSewa portal, tap AI for faster passengers' grievances redressalThe Civil Aviation Ministry is enhancing the AirSewa portal and integrating artificial intelligence into the Passenger Assistance Control R...
Low-flying aircraft damages another house near Kochi airport; CIAL explores compensation, DGCA seeks reportA house near Cochin International Airport suffered damage from a low-flying aircraft. This marks the third such incident in a year. Cochin ...
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...
Hurdles behind India's supertall buildings & vertical ambitionsIndia's urban growth is rapid, yet only one building crosses the 300-meter supertall mark. Fragmented regulations and infrastructure gaps h...
Thailand updates carry-on rules for power banks. Here's what changesNew rules in Thailand now limit power bank sizes and ban them from checked luggage. Passengers can carry power banks up to 100Wh in hand lu...
Three Air India aircraft grounded after weather damage, regulator saysThree Air India Airbus A320 aircraft were grounded for inspection and maintenance after sustaining damage on June 7. Strong winds caused gr...
Your next airport selfie or reel could get your phone confiscated or even put you on the no-fly list: DGCA's new rule every traveller should knowNew DGCA guidelines prohibit unauthorised photography and videography in sensitive airport areas. Passengers caught recording in restricted...
Improper maintenance likely reason behind Air India aircraft engine fire: DGCAAn Air India aircraft made an emergency landing after an engine fire. Preliminary investigations by the DGCA point to improper maintenance....
Maintenance lapse likely reason behind Air India engine fireAn Air India aircraft made an emergency landing after an engine fire. Preliminary investigations point to improper maintenance work. A nozz...
India prepares interim, not final, investigation report as Air India crash anniversary nears, source saysIndian investigators are preparing an interim report for the deadly Air India crash. This report will be more comprehensive than the initia...
Ebola scare: DGCA asks airlines make in-flight announcements, take other measuresAviation watchdog DGCA has issued new guidelines for airlines amid the Ebola outbreak in Africa. Carriers with flights to or from Uganda an...
Kedarnath Yatra on high alert: IMD warns of heavy rain & thunderstorms, check Dehradun traffic plan before you travelThe India Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for Kedarnath, warning of thunderstorms and strong winds, placing the ongoing...
India to monitor Boeing fuel-switch test tied to Air India London incident, documents showIndian aviation officials plan to visit Boeing’s Seattle facility in June to witness testing of a fuel-control switch module removed from a...
Supreme Court bats for rationalisation of airfares, asks Centre to provide relief to peopleThe Supreme Court has taken a stand on air travel pricing, urging the government to implement fairer airfare practices. Observing substanti...