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  Bengal govt seeks report from DGCA on air turbulence encountered by plane carrying CM

  India | March 05, 2022 17:01 IST

  The state government wanted to know from the DGCA whether the route taken by the plane in which the chief minister returned to the city from Varanasi on Friday evening had been granted prior permission, a top bureaucrat said.

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  Suspension of scheduled international passenger flights extended till further orders

  India | February 28, 2022 11:43 IST

  Special passenger flights have been operating between India and around 45 countries since July 2020 under air bubble arrangements formed with them.

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  2 IndiGo planes avert mid-air collision over Bengaluru airport, DGCA to probe matter

  India | January 19, 2022 16:43 IST

  Officials of Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said that the two IndiGo planes -- 6E455 (Bengaluru to Kolkata) and 6E246 (Bengaluru to Bhubaneswar) -- were involved in 'breach of separation' at Bengaluru airport.

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  DGCA extends suspension of scheduled international passenger flights till February 28

  India | January 19, 2022 13:27 IST

  However, special passenger flights have been operating between India and approximately 40 countries since July 2020 under air bubble arrangements formed with them.

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  Suspension of international flights extended till November 30

  India | October 29, 2021 18:44 IST

  International Scheduled flights can be allowed in case of an exception, such as on selected routes by the competent authority on case to case basis, as per the advisory.

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  In letter to DGCA, Taliban ask India to resume commercial flights to Afghanistan

  India | September 29, 2021 15:02 IST

  India had stopped all commercial flight operations to Kabul post August 15.

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  DGCA to resume mandatory breath analyser tests for pilots, crew

  India | September 07, 2021 14:38 IST

  When asked how the breath analyser tests are currently performed at airports, the official said that the DGCA does random tests at the airports.

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  DGCA rescinds ban on Boeing 737 Max for commercial flight operations

  India | August 26, 2021 18:00 IST

  Indian aviation regulator DGCA on Thursday rescinded the ban imposed on Boeing 737 Max for commercial flight operations.

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  DGCA advices passengers planning to travel abroad to check fares on airline's website

  India | August 10, 2021 18:12 IST

  The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said on Twitter that metasearch engines at times do make combinations of multiple airlines -- when a passenger is looking for point-to-point travel -- and end up with an exaggerated figure of airfare.

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  Rise in airfares: DGCA asks airlines to submit details about fares on India-UK flights

  Business | August 08, 2021 17:12 IST

  Aviation regulator DGCA has asked the airlines to submit details about the airfares they have been charging for India-UK flights during August, a senior official said on Sunday. Aviation regulator DGCA has asked the airlines to submit details about the airfares they have been charging for India-UK flights during August, a senior official said on Sunday.

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  Ban on international flights extended till August 31

  India | July 30, 2021 14:58 IST

  The restriction doesn't apply to international all-cargo operations and flights specifically approved by DGCA.

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  Suspension of scheduled international passenger flights extended till July 31

  India | June 30, 2021 13:45 IST

  Scheduled international passenger services have been suspended in India since March 23, 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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  Suspension of scheduled international passenger flights extended till June 30

  India | May 28, 2021 15:46 IST

  Scheduled international passenger services have been suspended in India since March 23, 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. But special international flights have been operating under the Vande Bharat Mission since May 2020, and under bilateral "air bubble" arrangements with select countries since July 2020.

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  Mid-air wedding in SpiceJet chartered flight violating COVID norms; DGCA off-rosters crew

  India | May 24, 2021 16:06 IST

  A mid-air wedding in the presence of guests and relatives took place inside a SpiceJet chartered flight on May 23 morning wherein COVID-19 social distancing norms were violated, sources said on Monday. 

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  DGCA extends suspension of scheduled international passenger flights till May 31

  India | April 30, 2021 13:55 IST

  India has formed air bubble pacts with around 24 countries including the US, the UK, the UAE, Kenya, Bhutan and France. Under an air bubble pact between two countries, special international flights can be operated by their airlines between their territories

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  Consider imposing fines on passengers not wearing masks 'properly': DGCA to airports

  India | March 30, 2021 14:52 IST

  In a circular issued on Tuesday, the regulator said, "During the surveillance of some airports, it has come to notice that compliance (of COVID-19 protocols) is not satisfactory."

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  International commercial passenger flights to remain suspended till April 30

  India | March 23, 2021 18:48 IST

  The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Tuesday extended the suspension of international commercial passenger flight services till April 30. Scheduled international flight operations were suspended from March 23 last year in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic in the country.  

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  Deboard passengers not wearing mask 'properly' despite repeated warnings: DGCA tells airlines

  India | March 13, 2021 15:46 IST

  Seeking to ensure strict adherence to COVID-19 protocols by air travellers, aviation regulator DGCA on Saturday asked airlines to deboard passengers who do not wear their mask "properly" despite repeated warnings.

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  Pilots, cabin crew won't fly for 48 hours after getting COVID-19 vaccine: DGCA

  India | March 09, 2021 15:52 IST

  Air crew will be monitored for 30 minutes after taking the shot at the COVID-19 vaccination centre itself for any anaphylactic and idiosyncratic reaction.

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  Air India express accident: Pilot error caused mishap; DGCA officials visits Vijayawada airport

  India | February 23, 2021 23:09 IST

  Official sources said pilot error caused the mishap in which the Boeing aircraft suffered a minor damage on its right wing after it hit an electric pole while taxiing on the runway.