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  IndiGo sees over 1200 flight cancellations in November; DGCA launches probe

  India | December 03, 2025 23:44 IST

  DGCA said it is currently investigating the situation and evaluating measures, along with the airline, to reduce cancellations and delays to minimise the inconvenience being caused to passengers.

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  Air India flew A320 aircraft without safety certificate in November, DGCA launches probe

  India | December 02, 2025 19:57 IST

  The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is probing the incident reported on November 26. The regulator had asked the airline to carry out an internal probe to fix the responsibility and ensure that such incidents do not occur in the future.

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  Ethiopia volcanic eruption: DGCA issues advisory as ash from Hayli Gubbin disrupts flight operations

  India | November 24, 2025 23:49 IST

  Indian aviation authorities and airlines are keeping a close watch on possible disruptions to flight operations in Delhi and Jaipur from Monday evening onward, with some carriers already modifying their routes to steer clear of the volcanic plume.

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  Big relief for air travellers! You may soon be allowed free cancellation within 48 hours of booking

  Business | November 04, 2025 11:43 IST

  As per the changes suggested in the Civil Aviation Requirement (CAR) regarding the refund of air tickets, airlines shall ensure that the refund process is completed within 21 working days.

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  Delhi Airport fire: Blaze engulfs Air India bus near aircraft at IGI Terminal 3 | Video

  Delhi | October 28, 2025 14:50 IST

  Earlier in the day, a massive fire engulfed the Customs officials’ room at Gannavaram International Airport in Andhra Pradesh’s Vijayawada. The blaze destroyed software equipment, a split air conditioner in the immigration room and luggage bags belonging to Customs officials.

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  DGCA directs Air India to reinspect emergency system after Dreamliner scare

  India | October 12, 2025 11:06 IST

  After a sudden emergency system activation on an Air India Boeing 787 flight, DGCA has asked the airline to reinspect the aircraft’s emergency system and seek a report from Boeing on similar cases worldwide.

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  Tamil Nadu: Madurai Airport receives bomb threat email; authorities launch search operation

  October 09, 2025 10:47 IST

  The airport authorities promptly alerted the police commissioner and district collector, leading to thorough security checks and a detailed investigation across the entire facility.

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  IndiGo fined Rs 20 lakh by DGCA for pilot simulator training lapses, airline responds

  India | October 08, 2025 16:55 IST

  The DGCA has penalised IndiGo Rs 20 lakh for using uncertified simulators during pilot training at Category C airports. IndiGo plans to appeal the order and clarified that the fine will not affect its operations or financials.

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  DGCA directs airlines to cap fares and add more flights to manage festival rush

  Business | October 06, 2025 13:42 IST

  According to industry assessments, domestic airfares typically climb by about 10–25 per cent on key routes during festive seasons.

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  Pilots’ body asks DGCA to probe electrical systems of all Boeing 787s after Air India emergency case

  India | October 05, 2025 18:21 IST

  Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) has urged the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to conduct a thorough investigation of the electrical systems in all Boeing 787 aircraft in India.

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  Navi Mumbai Airport to open on Oct 8: Check nearest railway stations, easy route to reach airport

  Maharashtra | October 03, 2025 14:40 IST

  Significantly, the Navi Mumbai International Airport will be the second major airport in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region and is expected to handle up to 90 million passengers annually.

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  Navi Mumbai Airport gets official DGCA nod, to be inaugurated on this date

  Business | October 01, 2025 17:54 IST

  NMIA has been built with an aim to ease pressure at Mumbai’s existing airport. It is also expected to strengthen regional and international connectivity.

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  DGCA approves resumption of helicopter services for Char Dham Yatra after Monsoon hiatus

  India | September 18, 2025 23:40 IST

  Following the minister’s instructions, the DGCA carried out a thorough inspection between September 13 and 16. This audit covered all helipads, helicopters, operator readiness and supporting infrastructure. After the review, permission was granted to UCADA and helicopter service providers to restart

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  DGCA reprimands IndiGo for lapses in simulator training to 1,700 pilots at cities across country

  India | August 13, 2025 8:47 IST

  The notice lists 20 simulators located at training facilities in Chennai, Delhi, Bangalore, Greater Noida, Gurugram, and Hyderabad, with remarks against each stating limitations such as “not qualified for Calicut” or “not qualified for Calicut and Leh.”

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  IndiGo acts after viral slap video, flyer banned for assaulting distressed co-passenger

  India | August 03, 2025 8:31 IST

  Hossain Ahmed Mazumdar was being escorted to his seat by flight attendants after he had suffered a panic attack. It was only then that a passenger suddenly slapped him without any provocation. Fellow passengers and airline crew members immediately protested the assault.

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  Air India: DGCA audit lists 100 violations, including 7 level-1 - Check details

  July 30, 2025 17:06 IST

  The audit findings come at a time when the airline is under intense scrutiny by the regulator in the wake of the June 12 plane crash.

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  DGCA begins enforcement action against Air India for lapse in plane's emergency slide check

  India | July 28, 2025 17:39 IST

  In recent times, Air India has come under the scanner of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) for various lapses. On June 12, Air India's Boeing 787-8 aircraft operating the flight AI 171 en route to London crashed into a building soon after take off from Ahmedabad, killing 260 people.

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  DGCA issues four show cause notices to Air India over crew duty, training and operational violations

  India | July 24, 2025 15:48 IST

  The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued four show-cause notices to Air India regarding violations related to cabin crew duty limits, training standards, and operational procedures. The notices follow voluntary disclosures made by the airline in June.

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  DGCA withdraws window shade advisory for flights at IAF airports, photography ban continues

  India | July 20, 2025 7:23 IST

  Earlier in May, the aviation watchdog had directed commercial airlines, charter, and private jet operators to ensure window shades of aircraft, except on emergency exit rows, remain closed during takeoff and landing at defence airports.

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  Air India finds no fault in Boeing 787 fuel control switches after crash-linked inspections

  India | July 16, 2025 23:51 IST

  Air India has completed precautionary inspections of the fuel control switch locking mechanisms across its Boeing 787 fleet and found no defects, an airline official said on Wednesday. The report revealed that fuel supply to both engines was cut off within one second of each other after takeoff.