SpiceJet Durgapur incident: DGCA suspends pilot's licence for six months
The suspension of Spicejet pilot's licence is connected to the occurrence on May 1 when an aircraft from Mumbai to Durgapur had an extremely rough landing injuring passengers and crew.
Aug 20, 2022, 13:34 PM IST
Kedarnath Yatra Helicopter services: DGCA imposes Rs 5 lakh fine for flouting safety rules on chopper operators
After an incident of rough landing in Kedarnath, DGCA conducted an audit on chopper operators. The regulator found discrepancies and fined 5 service providers for flouting safety rules.
Aug 17, 2022, 21:06 PM IST
DGCA asks airlines for strict action against passengers not following Covid-19 protocols
DGCA latest advisory: With increasing Covid-19 cases in the country, DGCA has issued guidelines to airlines for strict action against passengers not following Covid-19 protocols.
Aug 17, 2022, 18:36 PM IST
Government removes fare cap on domestic flights, ticket prices to increase from THIS date?
The Ministry of Civil Aviation has decided to remove the airfare bands on domestic flight tickets after reviewing the current status of scheduled domestic operations.
Aug 10, 2022, 15:58 PM IST
Vistara's Mumbai-bound flight returns to Varanasi after bird-strike
Vistara flight UK 622 operating from Varanasi to Mumbai on August 5, 2022, turned back to Varanasi due to a bird strike during departure, reports PTI.
Aug 05, 2022, 19:25 PM IST
DGCA deregisters 3 SpiceJet aircraft after Dubai-based lessor puts request with India's aviation watchdog
SpiceJet has already returned 12 old Boeing aircraft to lessors in the last calendar year, while the company has 13 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft in fleet and the new inductions would begin from October 2022.
Aug 04, 2022, 22:52 PM IST
Amidst sanctions, DGCA allows Spicejet to reinstate flights in 'graded manner'
DGCA chief Arun Kumar said SpiceJet will be permitted to reinstate its capacity but in a gradual manner and once it demonstrates it has fixed the manpower and spare part shortages.
Aug 04, 2022, 20:59 PM IST
A major accident was averted at Delhi's IGI airport
A major accident was averted at Delhi's IGI airport when suddenly a car came under the Indigo flight. Considering the seriousness of the matter, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has ordered an inquiry.
Aug 02, 2022, 14:28 PM IST
'All flights on time': SpiceJet after DGCA restricts operations for 2 months
Spicejet Flight Restrictions by DGCA: 'We would like to reassure our passengers and travel partners that our flights will operate as per schedule in the coming days and weeks, said a SpiceJet spokesperson'.
Jul 28, 2022, 09:45 AM IST
Jet Airways to start commercial flight ops from September 2022: All you need to know
After being grounded for three years, Jet Airways is all set to launch its commercial flight operations under a new management from September, reports IANS.
Jul 26, 2022, 10:44 AM IST
DGCA finds no major safety violation by SpiceJet airline, conducted spot checks on 48 planes
After multiple technical snags in planes, DGCA conducted 53 spot checks on 48 SpiceJet aircrafts but did not find any major safety violation, said Minister VK Singh.
Jul 25, 2022, 19:34 PM IST
Meet Boeing 737 MAX 10, world's most efficient single-aisle aircraft: IN PICS
Like Boeing's other 737 MAX models, the MAX 10 incorporates the latest technology CFM International LEAP-1B engines, Advanced Technology winglets, Boeing Sky Interior, large flight deck displays, and other improvements to deliver the highest efficiency.
Jul 24, 2022, 14:20 PM IST
Airlines can’t deny boarding to specially-abled without medical advice: DGCA
DGCA had proposed the aforementioned regulations on June 3, six days after it had imposed a fine of Rs 5 lakh on IndiGo for denying boarding to a disabled boy, reports PTI.
Jul 22, 2022, 19:26 PM IST
Dubai-bound Air India flight makes emergency landing at Mumbai airport after pilot reports cabin pressure loss, DGCA grounds crew
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has grounded the Air India's Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft and off-rostered flight's crew and has started investigating the incident.
Jul 21, 2022, 21:43 PM IST
DGCA conducts spot checks of planes, identifies reasons for increase in technical snags
Based on DGCA's investigation the increased incidents of technical malfunctions with the planes are occurring because of the lesser number of engineering staff, reports PTI.
Jul 19, 2022, 18:51 PM IST
Go First Mumbai-Leh and Srinagar-Delhi flights suffer engine snag, both planes grounded
Two of the Go First planes, Mumbai-Leh and Srinagar-Delhi flights, suffered engine snags on the same day and both the planes have been grounded.
Jul 19, 2022, 15:04 PM IST
Dubai-bound Air India Express flight diverted to Muscat, burning smell detected in cabin
Air India Express aircraft VT-AXX operating flight IX-355 (Calicut-Dubai) diverted to Muscat as during the cruise, a burning smell emitted from one of the vents in the forward galley.
Jul 17, 2022, 14:21 PM IST
DGCA clarifies allegations over ‘denying’ commercial pilot license to transgender
DGCA clarifies there are no restrictions on transgender people in obtaining a license, says he has been declared unfit on the grounds of gender dysphoria undergoing hormone therapy, reports ANI.
Jul 13, 2022, 19:02 PM IST
Indigo, Go First ‘sick leave protest’ to be resolved shortly: DGCA
IndiGo and Go First airlines have been facing problems because of the aircraft maintenance technicians who went on mass sick leave to protest for their low salaries, reports PTI.
Jul 13, 2022, 18:26 PM IST
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
