Flying Wedge Becomes First Indian Private Company To Get DGCA Type Certification For Unmanned Aircraft Technology
Under the DGCA’s stringent regulatory framework, no drone, aircraft, or aeroplane can operate in India without DGCA-type certification.
Nov 09, 2023, 22:30 PM ISTAir India Recives Show Cause Notice From Aviation Watchdog ‘DGCA’ For THIS Reason
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation has sent a show-cause notice to Air India for not complying with the provision of relevant Civil Aviation Requirements.
Nov 07, 2023, 18:44 PM ISTBreath-Analyzer Test’s Camera Recording Now Mandatory For Aircraft Operators: DGCA
In a new move, the aviation watchdog - DGCA, has made the camera recording of breathe analyzer test for aircraft operators mandatory, barring them from using alcohol-based drugs or mouthwash.
Nov 01, 2023, 18:42 PM ISTAviation Watchdog ‘DGCA’ Prevents Pilots, Crew Members To Use Alcohol-Based Mouthwash, Drugs
Directorate General of Civil Aviation has now barred pilots and crew members from using any kind of alcohol-based products, as to prevent any positive results during pre/post-flight tests.
Oct 31, 2023, 17:59 PM ISTIndian Aviation Regulator Bars Pilots, Cabin Crew From Using Mouthwash and Perfume
This strict measure has been implemented by the aviation watchdog to prevent any potential positive results in their pre-flight or post-flight breath analyser tests.
Oct 31, 2023, 10:42 AM ISTIndiGo Flight Cancellation, Delays Inconveniences Over 76,000 Passengers In Sep: DGCA
Of the total 76,612 passengers affected, 50,945 passengers were affected after IndiGo cancelled its flights altogether in September, while another 25,667 passengers were affected due to the airline delaying its flights.
Oct 13, 2023, 10:45 AM ISTDNA: Will there be a ban on pilots and flight crew from wearing perfume?
DGCA has prepared a plan to take a decision on the spot. It will be known immediately whether the pilot or crew has consumed alcohol or not. The excuses which were made till now will also be put to an end. Now after releasing these draft rules, DCGA has sought the opinion of all the shareholders, after which DGCA will implement these rules.
Oct 04, 2023, 23:14 PM ISTWhy Indian Pilots, Flight Crew Could Be Soon Barred From Using Perfume And Mouthwash
The pilots and crew members of Indian airlines can be barred from using products with alcohol in it that can trigger a positive breath analyser test.
Oct 03, 2023, 08:33 AM ISTStaff Shortage Not Impacting Pilot Licence Issuance: DGCA Refutes Reports
DGCA has already seen an increase of 45 per cent in issuing commercial pilot licence as on August 31 compared to the entire year of 2022.
Sep 21, 2023, 20:13 PM IST'Not Going To Shut Down': Akasa Air CEO Clarifies Amid Pilot Resignations
Akasa Air told the Delhi High Court that it is in a "state of crisis" following the "sudden and abrupt" resignation of over 40 pilots without serving the mandatory notice period.
Sep 21, 2023, 15:15 PM ISTDGCA Suspends Air India's Chief Of Flight Safety Over Lapses In Accident Prevention Protocol
After reviewing the action taken report submitted by the airline, the DGCA issued show cause notices to Air India's officials concerned.
Sep 21, 2023, 14:21 PM ISTAviation Watchdog DGCA Suspends Air India’s Chief Of Flight Safety
Chief of Flight Safety of the country's largest air carrier - Air India, is suspended by Directorate General of Civil Aviation.
Sep 21, 2023, 13:14 PM ISTScindia To Inaugurate Upgraded Infra At Tezu Airport In Arunachal Pradesh On September 24
Union Minister for Civil Aviation - Jyotiraditya Scindia, on September 24 will be inaugurating the upgraded infrastructure at the Tezu Airport in Arunachal Pradesh.
Sep 20, 2023, 20:26 PM ISTAkasa Air To Start Flights On International Routes, Receives Approval From DGCA
The newest airliner in the country - Akasa Air, has bagged the clearances from the aviation watchdog to begin with their international operations.
Sep 20, 2023, 20:18 PM ISTDGCA Seeks ‘Urgent Intervention’ From P&W After Incidents Of IFSD On IndiGo Flights
After a total of three incidents of In-Flight Shut Down on IndiGo flights with Pratt & Whitney engine, DGCA has now asked the engine manufacturer for an urgent intervention.
Sep 15, 2023, 08:59 AM ISTDGCA Gives Air India Approval To Induct Two Airbus A350 Planes This Year
Air India had placed orders for 470 planes with Airbus and Boeing including 40 Airbus A350-900/1000, and 210 A320/321 Neo/XLR aircraft.
Sep 05, 2023, 21:54 PM ISTDGCA Flags Lapses In Air India's Internal Safety Audits, Probe Initiated
Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) during a random inspection found out that Air India had fabricated safety audit reports and did not actually perform security checks.
Aug 26, 2023, 13:39 PM ISTHow An Alert Vistara Pilot Saved Lives Of Over 300 Passengers At Delhi Airport
Aviation regulator DGCA said that an alert pilot in the Vistara aircraft crossing the runway alerted Air Traffic Control and another Vistara flight was ordered to abort take-off, averting a major disaster.
Aug 24, 2023, 11:18 AM ISTIndiGo Delhi-Tashkent Direct Flight Services Receive DGCA Approval
IndiGo informed that the airline will operate four days weekly non-stop flights between Delhi and Tashkent, catering to the increasing travel demand to the lively metropolis.
Aug 17, 2023, 16:33 PM ISTIndiGo Airlines Fleet To Have Minimal Impact Due To P&W Engine Problem: DGCA
Last month, US-based P&W said it has found that a rare condition in powdered metal used to manufacture certain engine parts may reduce the life of those parts.
Aug 11, 2023, 13:53 PM IST