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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.

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  Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, July 14, 2025

  India | July 14, 2025 23:39 IST

  In a chilling escalation of violent crimes in Bihar, at least nine people were killed in the last 24 hours in separate incidents across the state, sparking public outrage and intensifying political tensions.

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  DGCA orders airlines to check all Boeing aircraft fuel switch locks by July 21 amid safety concerns

  India | July 14, 2025 23:52 IST

  The move comes in the wake of the initial probe report by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) into the June crash involving an Air India aircraft in Ahmedabad.

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  AI-171 crash takes center stage at Parliamentary panel meeting as MPs grill aviation bosses

  India | July 08, 2025 18:17 IST

  Some MPs from the panel demanded a special audit of the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS). One MP specifically called for the audit to examine the agency’s functioning and preparedness.

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  DGCA audits at airports including Delhi and Mumbai reveals safety lapses after Ahmedabad plane crash

  India | June 25, 2025 7:32 IST

  The Ministry of Civil Aviation has directed them to undertake the required corrective actions within seven days. The DGCA has confirmed that this surveillance exercise is part of a larger, ongoing effort to identify systemic hazards and enforce compliance.

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  DGCA uncovers widespread safety lapses in Indian aviation ecosystem post Air India flight crash

  India | June 24, 2025 19:07 IST

  The DGCA uncovered widespread safety and maintenance lapses across airlines, airports, and ground operations during a post-crash surveillance drive. A 360-degree audit framework has been launched to enforce systemic safety improvements.

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  Health scare on Air India London-Mumbai flight: Passengers, crew report dizziness mid-air

  India | June 24, 2025 9:59 IST

  The flight landed safely in Mumbai, where the airline's medical teams were ready to provide immediate medical assistance.

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  DGCA launches special audit framework for '360-degree' Indian aviation safety review

  India | June 22, 2025 21:39 IST

  The DGCA said the special audit framework is designed to go beyond this siloed system and will examine aviation safety management systems (SMS), operational procedures, and regulatory compliance across all sectors.

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  DGCA orders Air India to remove 3 senior officials from crew scheduling roles after Ahmedabad crash

  India | June 21, 2025 23:30 IST

  India’s aviation regulator has directed Air India to remove three senior officials involved in crew scheduling and rostering, following the June 12 crash of flight AI-171 in Ahmedabad that killed 270 people. The move comes amid ongoing investigations into possible safety and crew management lapses.

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  New aviation rules propose demolition of obstructions near airports after Air India flight crash

  India | June 19, 2025 7:35 IST

  In the wake of the recent Air India crash, the Ministry of Civil Aviation has issued draft rules titled Aircraft (Demolition of Obstructions) Rules, 2025, to prevent future flight hazards by regulating and removing structures that breach height limits near airports.

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  Air India cancels 3 international flights today due to maintenance, technical issues

  India | June 18, 2025 19:36 IST

  Air India said it had to cancel its Toronto-Delhi flight AI188 of June 18 due to extended maintenance and consequently operating crew coming under regulatory flight duty time limitation norms.

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  DGCA asks Air India to focus on aircraft safety and maintenance after recent plane crash

  India | June 17, 2025 23:39 IST

  The DGCA held a high-level meeting with senior officials from Air India and Air India Express, which collectively operate over 1,000 daily flights across domestic and international routes.

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  Air India warns of delays as DGCA orders mandatory safety checks on Boeing 787 fleet

  India | June 14, 2025 23:55 IST

  Air India warns of delays as the DGCA orders mandatory safety checks on all Boeing 787s after a deadly Ahmedabad crash kills 265.

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  DGCA orders stricter safety mandate for Air India’s Boeing 787-8/9 fleet | Check details

  India | June 13, 2025 23:53 IST

  Air India plane crash: The DGCA's directive comes in response to a series of technical malfunctions reported over the last 15 days involving multiple Dreamliner aircraft. In light of these recurring issues, the aviation regulator has mandated urgent and thorough maintenance measures.

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  DGCA identifies safety violations by Turkish Airlines during ramp inspections at 4 Indian airports

  India | June 04, 2025 23:53 IST

  Significant violations were identified, notably at Bengaluru airport, where a marshaller, responsible for directing aircraft on the ground, was found to be untrained and lacked the mandatory competency certification.

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  Centre asks IndiGo to end ties with Turkish Airlines amid boycott over Ankara's support to Pakistan

  India | May 30, 2025 22:00 IST

  IndiGo, which operates two Boeing 777 aircraft leased from Turkish Airlines, was granted permission to use them until May 31. The airlines had requested a six-month extension from the Civil Aviation Ministry.

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  List of Indian airports where DGCA bans taking photos, videos | Full details

  India | May 23, 2025 13:02 IST

  The government and DGCA urge passengers to take the rules seriously and comply. Passengers are also advised not to take photos or videos during flights involving military airbases. If passengers are confused or have questions/queries during flight, they should speak to the cabin crew immediately.

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  32 airports closed: IndiGo offers free cancellation, relief flights to affected passengers - Details

  Business | May 11, 2025 12:02 IST

  Meanwhile, the Delhi Airport has issued a passenger advisory and said that there may be adjustments to flight schedules and air travellers may have to face a longer wait time at security checkpoints.

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  DGCA shuts 32 airports till May 15 amid India-Pakistan military standoff | Check full list here

  India | May 10, 2025 2:00 IST

  The Directorate General of Civil Aviation has temporarily shut 32 airports in India for civilian flight operations until May 15, citing operational reasons amid the ongoing military standoff with Pakistan. The affected airports include major airbases like Srinagar, Amritsar, Jammu, and Leh.