61 stories found
One year after the AI171 crash, Air India has stepped up oversight beyond DGCA norms and is providing extensive psychological support to its staff. The airline will also observe a two-minute silence for the victims.
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has reached 900 cases and is outpacing response efforts, with health facilities being attacked and patients fleeing. The WHO has urged Congo's neighbors to act immediately on the Ebola risk, while some countries are taking preparedness measures.
Indian regulators are set to monitor the testing of a Boeing 787 fuel control switch panel at a Boeing facility in the US. This inspection is linked to an incident involving an Air India flight from London to Delhi in February, where a fuel switch malfunction was reported.
India's Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has implemented stricter regulations for foreign airlines operating within the country.
India's CBI arrested a senior DGCA official and a private company representative for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 2.5 lakhs, with searches yielding Rs 37 lakh cash, gold, and silver.
The Green Sanvi, an LPG tanker destined for Mumbai, has successfully navigated the Strait of Hormuz, becoming the seventh India-bound vessel to do so amidst ongoing disruptions from the Iran war. New Delhi is actively working to secure its fuel supplies.
India's civil aviation ministry has directed the DGCA to ensure airlines allocate a minimum of 60% of flight seats for selection without additional charge, effective April 20, to ensure fair access for passengers. The regulator emphasized that airlines must comply with this directive.
Following analysis of past accidents involving VVIP flights, the DGCA has issued new guidelines empowering pilots of non-scheduled VVIP charters to refuse flights in unsafe conditions, aiming to prevent undue pressure and enhance safety, especially for electioneering travel.
Major Indian airlines, including Air India, IndiGo, and SpiceJet, continue to oppose the government's mandate requiring 60% of flight seats to be offered free for selection, with the Federation of Indian Airlines urging the Civil Aviation Ministry to withdraw the decision.
US markets are solidly higher as oil trades around $100, with Iran attacking more Gulf targets. Traders are increasingly nervous about warnings of oil prices potentially soaring to $200 per barrel as the Iran conflict continues, with many betting on WTI reaching $100+ by Friday.
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) in India has released a new set of guidelines for foreign airlines seeking to operate flights to and from the country, detailing the approval process.
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has granted a provisional aerodrome licence to Jewar airport, moving it closer to operational readiness.
University becomes the first general State university to receive official approval from DGCA to be considered as a Remote Drone Pilot Training Organisation
Passengers will be able to cancel or amend flight tickets without penalty within 48 hours of purchase, and will no longer be forced into credit shells when seeking refunds, under revised norms issued by India’s civil aviation regulator.
Passengers can now cancel or amend ticket without any additional fee within 48 hours of booking; airline shall not levy any additional charge for correction in name of the same person when the error is pointed out by the passenger within 24 hours of making the booking
The nearly 40-year-old Beechcraft C90A aircraft that crashed in Jharkhand on Monday, killing seven people, did not have cockpit voice or flight data recorders, according to the aviation regulator DGCA.
Rohit Pawar said the report issued by the DGCA had stated that during the last regulatory audit conducted in February 2025, no "Level-I findings" were reported against VSR Ventures
The civil aviation regulator DGCA announced a series of safety measures for non-scheduled operators (NSOPs) following a high-level meeting to address a recent surge in aviation incidents.
A medical plane with seven people on board has crashed in the eastern Indian state of Jharkhand. This was reported by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). The Beechcraft C90 aircraft, which
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has proposed stricter regulations for unruly airline passengers, emphasizing a 'zero tolerance' policy.
India has issued a travel advisory and implemented Ebola screening guidelines for passengers arriving from Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. This measure follows a WHO emergency alert regarding an Ebola Bundibugyo outbreak.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is worsening and outpacing response efforts, with over 200 deaths and 900 suspected cases reported. The WHO is urging neighboring countries to take immediate action to prevent further spread of the virus.
An IndiGo flight was evacuated at Chandigarh airport after a power bank caught fire onboard, causing chaos among passengers. Approximately 200 individuals were safely evacuated from the aircraft using emergency slides.
Kuwait's Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and the Communication and Information Technology Regulatory Authority (CITRA) are enhancing their cooperation, likely to improve aviation communic
India's Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested a deputy director from the aviation body DGCA and a senior executive from a private firm. The arrests were made in connection with a bribery case involving Rs 2.5 lakh.
The DGCA has faced heightened scrutiny in recent months over operational disruptions and safety concerns, most recently IndiGo’s disruptions in December 2025.
Indian aviation authorities have trimmed airlines' schedule expansion plans, leading to fewer domestic flights this summer, with one major airline instructed to file only for flights with demonstrated sufficient aircraft and pilot numbers.
The Airline Pilots’ Association of India has raised concerns over Air India's operations in conflict zones, urging government intervention to ensure passenger safety and citing 'wilful endangerment'.
India's Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued a directive requiring airlines to offer at least 60% of seats free of charge and ensure passengers on the same PNR (Passenger Name Record) are seated together, addressing a major passenger complaint.
Pakistan's Foreign Office has rejected India's statement criticizing its cross-border actions in Afghanistan, labeling it as 'absurd, unwarranted' and 'shamefully hypocritical'. A spokesperson stated that India has long supported terrorist groups operating from Afghan territory.
India's DGCA reported that 52,360 people have been flown from the Gulf region to India on 280 flights, indicating a significant evacuation effort during the ongoing Middle East crisis.
The airport is being developed by Yamuna International Airport Pvt Ltd under the Public Private Partnership (PPP) model with the Uttar Pradesh government and the Union government
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) warned of a “significant escalation in security risks” after the US and Israeli military strikes on Iran
Rohit Pawar has submitted a statement to the CID, alleging that powerful individuals are protecting DGCA officials and VSR in an undisclosed matter.
India's DGCA announced revised rules stating that airlines should not levy extra charges for name corrections on tickets if the error is pointed out within 24 hours of booking.
Indian Prime Minister Modi's visit to Israel is marked by discussions on strengthening defense and strategic relations, with major defense deals expected to be signed.
Move aimed at enforcing zero-tolerance policy: DGCA
India's Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has grounded four Learjet aircraft belonging to VSR Ventures following an audit that revealed lapses after the Ajit Pawar plane crash.
An investigation by the DGCA into a plane crash involving Ajit Pawar has uncovered safety lapses, leading to the grounding of four jets.
An air ambulance carrying seven people crashed in Jharkhand's Chatra district today, the aviation regulator DGCA said today.
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued and is enforcing strict Ebola screening guidelines for passengers arriving from high-risk areas like Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo to mitigate the risk of virus transmission.
An Air India flight traveling from Delhi to Bengaluru suffered a tail strike during its landing at Bengaluru airport. The aircraft was subsequently grounded by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) for inspection.
SkyHop Aviation has received its operator's license, marking the relaunch of seaplane services in India. The company will initially connect five Lakshadweep islands with the mainland using a 19-seater aircraft, supported by government incentives.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested a Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) official and a Reliance-linked executive in connection with a bribery case involving drone imports.
The Director-General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) in Kuwait held a meeting with European Union ambassadors to discuss current challenges facing the aviation sector.
Vir Vikram Yadav has been appointed as the new Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) in India, taking over amid significant challenges in the sector, including past crashes and rising costs, while Faiz Ahmed Kidwai moves to the Department of Personnel and Training.
Two months after a Learjet 45 crashed near Baramati, India's aviation regulator, DGCA, has issued new rules specifically for flights carrying high-ranking constitutional and political functionaries.
India's Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has instructed Air India to implement corrective measures after the airline mistakenly dispatched the wrong aircraft for a flight to Vancouver, leading to action against an airline official.
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued new guidelines mandating airlines to allocate at least 60% of seats free of charge and ensure families and groups on the same PNR are seated together, preferably adjacently, to address passenger grievances.
Air India has sought DGCA approval to relax pilot duty norms after West Asia airspace closures forced longer routes and fuel stops on North America flights
The Noida International Airport is set to open within two months, with an expected annual capacity of 12 million passengers, following the grant of a key license from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).
India's Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has amended air ticket refund rules, allowing passengers to cancel or amend tickets without additional fees within 48 hours of booking.
The report comes exactly a month after a Learjet-45 aircraft owned by VSR Ventures crashed at Baramati airfield on January 28
India's Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has announced new regulations that will impact airline passengers regarding flight cancellations, refunds, and name corrections.
India's aviation watchdog, DGCA, has revised ticket refund norms, allowing passengers to cancel or change air tickets without additional charges within 48 hours of booking, subject to certain conditions.
MLA Rohit Pawar has escalated his criticism against India's aviation safety regulator, DGCA, suggesting its culpability if VSR is found at fault in connection with an Ajit Pawar plane crash.
India’s aviation regulator issued a sweeping safety warning to charter flight operators on Tuesday
India's Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is imposing stricter oversight and penalties on non-scheduled operators in response to an increase in small aircraft accidents, aiming to enhance aviation safety.
The DGCA has also issued deficiency reporting forms to the operator, asking it to submit a root cause analysis of the lapses identified during the audit.
Indian aviation authorities are reviewing airlines' requests for extensions on pilot flight duty time limitations as they finalize summer flight schedules, with pilot availability being a key concern impacting potential flight numbers.