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SpiceJet removed from enhanced surveillance by DGCA

DGCA fines Air India for operating flight with non-qualified crew members

Red Bird Flight Training Academy receives DGCA approval to resume limited operations

A source revealed that they have successfully completed the DGCA recertification process for CAR 145 maintenance at Baramati. The institute's operations were halted late last year following several incidents.

DGCA issues show-cause notice to Air India over passenger’s death due to wheelchair unavailability

The airport doctor in Mumbai was summoned, and the passenger was swiftly transported to Nanavati Hospital in a MIAL Ambulance. Regrettably, the medical professionals at Nanavati Hospital confirmed that Mr. Patel did not survive.

Government intervention to ease airspace congestion at Mumbai airport

The Ministry of Civil Aviation, in collaboration with the Airport Authority of India, issued directives to mitigate airspace congestion. These directives, communicated through Notice to Air Men (NOTAMs) effective from January 2, 2024, imposed restrictions on air traffic movements during HIRO and non-HIRO periods, reducing permissible flights per hour.

DGCA Introduces Stringent Measures to Enhance Runway Safety Following Haneda Airport Incident

Acknowledging the possibility of unserviceable stop bars, the circular underscores the importance of implementing contingency measures to address such eventualities effectively. This proactive approach is emblematic of DGCA's unwavering commitment to ensuring the highest standards of safety across Indian aerodromes.

SpiceJet Stock Dives as Layoff Reports Signal Turbulence Ahead

Despite reassurances from the airline's spokesperson regarding ongoing fund infusion initiatives and progress in financial arrangements, concerns persist over SpiceJet's ability to navigate the turbulent economic landscape.

DGCA issues guidelines to address GNSS interference threats in Aviation

Guidelines issues by DGCA to curb the potential problems arising from jamming and spoofing of the GNSS

Go First faces uncertainty as NCLT grants 90 day extension in insolvency proceedings

NCLT has granted a 90-day extension to the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) for Go First.

DGCA temporarily suspends Air India’s Boeing simulator training facility

DGCA, a statutory body of the Indian Government that regulates civil aviation in India has temporarily suspended the Boeing simulator training facility of Air India for certain alleged lapses.

Air India internal safety audits found deficient by DGCA

On July 25 and 26, the crew went to Air India's office in Gurugram, Haryana, and following an assessment, they pointed out the DRF flaws.

DGCA asked to de-register 54 aircrafts leased to Go First: MoS Civil Aviation

Go First, a Mumbai-based airline that ceased operations on May 3, has cancelled all of its flights through July 25 while going through an insolvency resolution procedure.

DGCA orders Go First to immediately stop sale of tickets until further instructions

DGCA issued an order on Monday instructing the bankrupt Indian airline Go First to immediately cease selling aircraft tickets until further instructions are issued.

January aviation data: Domestic passenger traffic nearly doubles on year on a low base

According to the DGCA's January Aviation Statistics, plane traffic remained below pre-COVID levels. Domestic airlines carried 127.83 lakh passengers in January 2020, up to 125.42 lakh in January 2019.

Vikram Dev Dutt has been appointed as a new DGCA head

Vikram Dev Dutt will take over as the head of the aviation industry regulator on February 28 when existing DGCA chairman Arun Kumar retires.