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  DGCA relaxes pilot flight duty time limitation for long-haul flights to ensure smooth operations

  India | April 07, 2026 15:49 IST

  The move from the DGCA is aimed at ensuring pilot availability for smooth operations, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation, Asangba Chuba Ao, told reporters during a media briefing.

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  Families of Ahmedabad Air India crash victims demand release of black box data, write to PM Modi

  India | April 05, 2026 9:43 IST

  The tragedy involved Air India flight which crashed into a medical college hostel in Ahmedabad shortly after taking off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on June 12, 2025. The aircraft caught fire, claiming the lives of 241 passengers and crew, along with 19 people on the ground.

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  No more free seats on flights? Centre pauses 60 per cent seat rule for airlines

  India | April 02, 2026 23:41 IST

  In its previous order last month, the Civil Aviation Ministry directed that airlines would not be able to levy additional charges for 60 per cent of seats from passengers in a domestic flight. However, it has now put the directives on hold.

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  DGCA orders airlines to offer 60% seats on flights 'free of charge' from April 20

  India | March 30, 2026 11:26 IST

  The new rules also focus on passenger convenience. Airlines have been advised to ensure that people travelling on the same booking, known as a PNR, are seated together as far as possible.

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  Air India London-bound flight returns to Delhi after technical snag; second such incident in a month

  India | March 26, 2026 15:25 IST

  Earlier this month, on March 15, this aircraft experienced a similar issue while operating a flight from New York to Delhi. On that occasion, the plane was diverted to Shannon in Ireland.

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  Israel-Iran conflict: DGCA asks airlines to avoid 11 airspaces, ensure robust contingency plans

  India | March 20, 2026 13:23 IST

  The DGCA said the Indian airlines can operate flights over Oman and Saudi Arabia airspaces subject to certain conditions and told the airlines not to operate below FL 320 or 32,000 feet within the airspace of Saudi Arabia and Oman located south of the segments.

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  Big relief for flyers as Centre caps seat selection fees, directs airlines to keep 60% seats free

  India | March 18, 2026 10:33 IST

  The order, issued by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), will bring greater fairness and transparency to airline booking practices while improving passenger convenience.

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  Ajit Pawar's son shares video of VSR Ventures' owner sleeping in aircraft cockpit, seeks DGCA action

  Maharashtra | March 02, 2026 18:43 IST

  Notably, Ajit Pawar was on board a VSR Ventures aircraft when it crashed during landing in Baramati, leading to his death. Jay Pawar has maintained that strict action and a thorough probe are necessary to prevent such tragedies in the future.

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  Middle East crisis: Jaishankar speaks to Iran, Israel as India calls for de-escalation | 10 Points

  World | February 28, 2026 23:22 IST

  External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held phone conversations with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi and his Israeli counterpart Gideon Sa'ar and conveyed to Araghchi India's deep concern over the developments in Iran and the region.

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  DGCA revises ticket refund norms: No need to pay extra charges for changes in 48 hours of booking

  India | February 26, 2026 23:58 IST

  The ticket refund issue got highlighted during the IndiGo flight disruptions in December 2025 and at that time, the civil aviation ministry had directed the airline to complete the refunds within a specified timeline. The revised CAR was issued on February 24.

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  DGCA grounds four aircraft of VSR Ventures after Baramati plane crash; flags serious safety lapses

  India | February 25, 2026 10:20 IST

  Former Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar and four other persons on board an aircraft, Learjet 45XR operated by VSR Ventures, were killed after it crashed near the Baramati airport in Pune district on January 28.

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  DGCA announces strict safety measures for non-scheduled operators after surge in aircraft accidents

  India | February 24, 2026 23:51 IST

  The DGCA said it will conduct increased random Cockpit Voice Recorder audits; tech logs of non-scheduled operators' aircraft to detect unauthorised operations. The regulator also planned safety ranking mechanism for all non-scheduled operators; details to be published on regulator's website.

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  Jharkhand air ambulance crash: All seven occupants dead; thunderstorm likely behind fatal accident

  Jharkhand | February 24, 2026 6:51 IST

  The aircraft belonged to Delhi-based non-scheduled operator Redbird. Information available on the website of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) states that the company operates six aircraft, including the one involved in the crash.

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  Air India hit with Rs 1 crore fine for operating aircraft without valid certificate

  India | February 13, 2026 21:17 IST

  The DGCA has imposed a Rs 1 crore fine on Air India for operating an Airbus A320neo aircraft on eight routes without a valid airworthiness review certificate. The airline said it has addressed the identified gaps.

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  DGCA probe in Ajit Pawar plane crash case underway, will wait for final report, says CM Fadnavis

  Maharashtra | February 11, 2026 16:27 IST

  Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis said the aircraft's black box had already been recovered and that investigations on all fronts had commenced.

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  Ajit Pawar plane crash: DGCA audits charter flight operators as part of special safety exercise

  India | February 10, 2026 20:39 IST

  Ajit Pawar plane crash: The DGCA said it is auditing 14 charter flight operators as part of a special safety oversight exercise, with field inspections currently underway and the first phase expected to be completed by February 25.

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  Air India fuel switch cutoff scare: DGCA reveals probe findings after London-Bengaluru flight glitch

  India | February 03, 2026 23:57 IST

  Air India has said there was no malfunction in the fuel control switches of a Boeing 787 8 Dreamliner that was grounded after a pilot reported an issue on the London to Bengaluru AI 132 flight. The DGCA noted that inspections found both fuel switches functioning normally and within safety limits.

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  IndiGo fined Rs 22 crore by DGCA for flight disruptions in December 2025

  India | January 17, 2026 23:36 IST

  The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Saturday imposed a hefty fine of Rs 22.20 crore on IndiGo, following a thorough investigation into the large-scale flight disruptions that affected thousands of passengers in December 2025.

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  Flight safety alert: DGCA bans power banks for in-flight charging | Check new guidelines

  India | January 04, 2026 23:52 IST

  Passengers will no longer be allowed to connect their power banks to the aircraft's seat power sockets. Additionally, only power banks with a capacity of less than 100 watt-hours will be permitted for air travel.

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  IndiGo to pay compensation from December 26, Over Rs 375 crore likely for 3.8 lakh affected flyers

  India | December 20, 2025 23:49 IST

  IndiGo is set to roll out passenger compensation from December 26 following large-scale flight cancellations and delays in early December. The airline may pay around Rs 376 crore to nearly 3.8 lakh affected customers, with the aviation ministry closely monitoring the process.