SpiceJet denies claims of windshield crack on plane, says no surprise audit by DGCA
After observing 8 emergency landings in last 18 days, it was recently reported that a SpiceJet aircraft encountered a windshield crack soon after it took off. However, SpiceJet has refused any such mishap.
Jul 11, 2022, 20:44 PM IST
Rakesh Jhujhunwala's Akasa Air gets licence to operate flights: All you need to know - Routes, Aircrafts and more
Rakesh Jhunjhunwala-backed Akasa Air plans to fly 18 aircraft by the end of March 2023 across domestic routes in the country, focusing on metro to tier-2 and tier-3 cities.
Jul 08, 2022, 12:37 PM IST
Rakesh Jhunjhunwala-backed Akasa Air gets flying licence from DGCA, commercial flight ops from July 2022
Ace investor Rakesh Jhunjunwala-backed Akasa Air has received its Air Operator Certificate from India's aviation regulator authority DGCA and will start commercial flight operations from this month end.
Jul 07, 2022, 18:25 PM IST
'Mist was created', IndiGo refutes DGCA's smoke claim on Raipur-Indore flight
IndiGo's statement comes a day after officials of aviation regulator DGCA said the cabin crew of the IndiGo Raipur-Indore flight observed smoke in the plane after it landed at its destination on Tuesday.
Jul 07, 2022, 16:23 PM IST
Amidst SpiceJet fiasco, DGCA says about 30 such aircraft incidents take place every day
SpiceJet flight fiasco latest update: On average, about 30 incidents take place, including go-around, missed approaches, diversion, medical emergencies, weather, technical and bird hits, said a top DGCA official.
Jul 07, 2022, 09:46 AM IST
How a recruitment drive left hundreds of travellers stranded across airports in India
Around 55 percent of IndiGo's domestic flights were dealyed as cabin crew members took sick leave; sources in the industry say they went for an Air India recruitment drive.
Jul 04, 2022, 09:54 AM IST
Ask SpiceJet to remove its livery from our planes, Jet Airways appeals to DGCA
Jet Airways is appealing to DGCA to ask SpiceJet to remove its livery from their planes. When Jet Airways suspended its operations, its planes were leased out to SpiceJet with the same livery.
Jun 29, 2022, 09:39 AM IST
DGCA finds serious safety concerns at 2 flying training schools, operation stopped
The DGCA said it has stopped "flying operations" at two schools, which are located in Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra, respectively, due to "serious safety concerns".
Jun 26, 2022, 09:11 AM IST
Fuselage door warning lit up on two separate SpiceJet flights; DGCA begins probe
There have been a total of four incidents on SpiceJet flights during the last one week and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is investigating all the four incidents
Jun 25, 2022, 20:24 PM IST
Wear face mask inside flights, OTHERWISE..., DGCA issues new guidelines for air passengers at airports
The civil aviation regulator further warned that such passengers will be removed from the aircraft before departure if they are found without a face mask and not following COVID-appropriate behaviour.
Jun 08, 2022, 17:08 PM IST
DGCA to amend rules for specially-abled passengers, issues draft rules for airlines
The DGCA said it would revisit its own regulations, making it mandatory for airlines to take the airport doctor's opinion on a passenger's health before deciding to deny boarding, reports PTI.
Jun 03, 2022, 20:27 PM IST
Covid-19 fourth wave scare: Physically remove fliers not wearing masks, fine them, Delhi HC to DGCA
The high court said all such persons, who are found to be violating these norms, should be booked and fined and they should be placed on the no-fly list and added that it is essential to introduce sufficient deterrence to enforce compliance of norms.
Jun 03, 2022, 15:18 PM IST
DGCA suspends Bengaluru air traffic controller for near mid-air collision of two IndiGo flights
DGCA suspends the Air Traffic Control officer’s license for a period of three months, who was involved in ‘a breach of separation’ at Bengaluru airport, reports ANI.
May 31, 2022, 10:07 AM IST
DGCA slaps Rs 10 lakh fine on SpiceJet for training pilots on faulty simulator
DGCA imposes Rs 10 lakh fine on SpiceJet for training 737 Max aircraft's pilots on faulty simulator, says this move could have adversely impacted flight safety, reports PTI.
May 30, 2022, 19:06 PM IST
DGCA suspends licenses of two Alliance Air pilots following runway excursion incident at Jabalpur Airport
DGCA said its probe found that during landing at the Jabalpur airport, the aircraft floated for a long period and touched down approximately 900 metres after the aiming point (touchdown point).
May 17, 2022, 22:00 PM IST
DGCA says 42 Indian Airports have reported 84 drunk staff on duty, mostly drivers
A total of 84 people working at 42 Indian airports were found drunk on duty between January 2021 and March 2022, as per the data of the aviation regulator DGCA, as reported by PTI.
May 15, 2022, 13:43 PM IST![Specially-abled child in "state of panic" not allowed to board IndiGo flight, DGCA orders probe: WATCH](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/styles/zm_700x400/public/2022/05/09/1040485-indigo-flight-at-terminal-1.jpg "Specially-abled child in "state of panic" not allowed to board IndiGo flight, DGCA orders probe: WATCH")
Specially-abled child in "state of panic" not allowed to board IndiGo flight, DGCA orders probe: WATCH
IndiGo said the step was taken "In view of the safety of passengers" as the specially-abled child was in "a state of panic" and could not board the flight with his family.
May 09, 2022, 09:53 AM IST
Trouble brewing for SpiceJet? After pilot ban, turbulence highlights lapses in airline
DGCA barred 90 SpiceJet pilots for not taking mandatory simulator training to fly the controversial Boeing 737 Max aircraft.
May 04, 2022, 08:19 AM IST
SpiceJet turbulence incident: DGCA begins inspection of entire airline fleet
After severe turbulence occurred in SpiceJet’s Mumbai-Durgapur flight, DGCA announces inspection of the entire SpiceJet aircraft fleet to avoid any further incidents, as reported by PTI.
May 03, 2022, 15:12 PM IST
SpiceJet Mumbai-Durgapur flight: Plane was on ''autopilot mode'' when turbulence occurred, says DGCA
DGCA investigation further highlighted it was a close shave for over 190 SpiceJet passengers on May 1 at Durgapur airport.
May 03, 2022, 10:32 AM IST
