Federation of Indian Pilots writes to PM Modi, proposes Civil Aviation AuthorityIndian pilots propose a new Civil Aviation Authority to enhance regulatory independence. This move addresses international concerns and the...
08 Aug, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
Air India taps Ethiopian Airlines turnaround veteran Tewolde Gebremariam as CEO after Campbell Wilson's exitAir India has appointed Tewolde Gebremariam as its new Chief Executive Officer. He previously led Ethiopian Airlines Group through a signif...
05 Aug, 2026, 06.38 PM IST
AAIB flags air traffic controllers' procedural lapses in airprox incident; suggests measures to AAIAn airprox incident involving two Boeing 777 aircraft occurred in Indian airspace on March 24, 2024. The probe agency recommended Airports ...
24 Jul, 2026, 04.48 PM IST
DGCA to introduce digital platform for incident reporting, says Civil Aviation MinisterThe Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is developing a digital incident reporting platform on the eGCA portal to enable electroni...
20 Jul, 2026, 07.51 PM IST
First phase of 2026 Char Dham helicopter operations concludes successfullyThe Ministry of Civil Aviation has successfully concluded the first phase of Char Dham Yatra 2026 helicopter operations, ensuring safe and ...
28 Jun, 2026, 08.53 AM IST
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...
24 Jun, 2026, 10.50 AM IST
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...
24 Jun, 2026, 07.45 AM IST
DGCA wins UN aviation body's certificate for safetyThe Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) of India has been honored with the ICAO Council President Certificate. This recognition ac...
23 Sep, 2025, 11.52 PM IST
India gets ICAO Council President Certificate for progress in establishing an effective aviation safety oversight systemIndia has been awarded the ICAO Council President Certificate, acknowledging its advancements in creating a robust aviation safety oversigh...
23 Sep, 2025, 11.20 PM 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
India jumps to 55th place in ICAO's aviation safety oversight ranking: DGCA"After the final report India's safety oversight capability ranking has climbed from 112 to 55. It may be noted that this ranking is dynami...
10 Feb, 2023, 04.57 PM IST
ICAO's safety oversight audit of Indian aviation sector highly successful: DGCAUnder its Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme (USOAP) Continuous Monitoring Approach, an ICAO Coordinated Validation Mission (ICVM) ...
16 Nov, 2022, 04.08 PM IST
Government says DGCA to regulate air traffic controllers after fall in ICAO audit scoreSenior Civil Aviation Ministry officials today said India's score after the latest ICAO audit fell to 57.44 per cent from the previous leve...
16 Jul, 2018, 10.50 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
Bill to constitute Civil Aviation Authority gets govt nodThe Civil Aviation Authority Bill 2013 was approved by the Union Cabinet at a meeting here last evening and would be tabled in Parliament f...
13 Feb, 2014, 10.39 PM 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
- DGCA faces manpower shortage, over 400 technical posts lie vacant
Due to the urgent requirement, the ministry has begun recruitment on a short-term contract basis, which is for one year and extendible.
09 Aug, 2010, 04.25 AM IST