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DGCA takes action after two aircraft come alarmingly close at Mumbai airport | WATCH
Maharashtra | Jun 09, 2024, 03:07 PM ISTThe Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has derostered Air Traffic Control (ATC) staff following a near-miss incident at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, where an Indigo flight landed on the same runway as an Air India flight was taking off.
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Air India gets DGCA notice over 20-hour flight delay, fliers' discomfort
India | May 31, 2024, 03:44 PM ISTAfter the fiasco, one of the airline official claimed that passengers were offered the options of full refund, complimentary rescheduling and hotel accommodation.
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Air India flight, with nearly 180 passengers on-board, collides with tug tractor at Pune airport
India | May 18, 2024, 01:23 PM ISTThe incident took place when the flight was taxiing towards the runway at Pune Airport on Thursday. The crew and the passengers were reported to be safe.
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Ministry of Civil Aviation to launch Air Taxi service across Delhi NCR, 48 heliports passed
Business | May 03, 2024, 05:25 PM ISTThe development comes days after IndiGo Airlines, a leading airline company unveiled their plans to introduce electric air taxis. IndiGo is planning its project on the Delhi-Gurugram route in collaboration with America-based Archer Aviation.
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Delhi HC directs DGCA to forthwith process applications of Go First’s lessors to deregister aircraft
Business | Apr 26, 2024, 05:39 PM ISTGo First case: The high court pronounced judgement on petitions by several lessors seeking de-registration of their planes by aviation regulator DGCA so that they could take them back from the airline.
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DGCA issues directive: Children under 12 to sit with parents on flights without additional fees
India | Apr 24, 2024, 01:07 PM ISTThis rule amendment aims to address complaints from passengers who found themselves separated from their children due to opting out of additional charges for seat selection. The DGCA's directive seeks to enhance the passenger experience and ensure families can travel together without inconvenience.
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Taxiing IndiGo plane hits Air India Express aircraft at Kolkata Airport, DGCA orders probe
India | Mar 27, 2024, 05:45 PM ISTAn IndiGo aircraft, taxiing at the Kolkata Airport, hit a stationary Air India Express flight. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has initiated an investigation into the incident at the Kolkata airport and has removed two IndiGo pilots from their duty schedules.
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DGCA imposes fine of Rs 80 lakh on Air India for violating flight duty timing rule
Business | Mar 22, 2024, 06:03 PM ISTThe decision came after the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) conducted a spot audit of Air India in January, during which evidence was collected and fleet-wise random reports were analysed.
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New airline Fly 91 gets DGCA's license, flight operations including to Lakshadweep to start soon
Business | Mar 07, 2024, 12:08 AM ISTFly 91 is a regional airline with headquarters based in Goa. The airline will operate via ATR 72-600 planes.
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Air India fined Rs 30 lakh for non-availability of wheelchair causing death of elderly passenger
Business | Feb 29, 2024, 02:15 PM ISTA few days ago, the National Human Rights Commission also issued a notice to DGCA asking what steps have been taken or proposed to be taken to ensure that such incidents do not recur.
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Flight delays affect nearly 5 lakh passengers in January 2024: DGCA
Business | Feb 16, 2024, 08:00 AM ISTDomestic passenger traffic rose by 4.69 per cent compared to January of the previous year, reaching 1.31 crore passengers.
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IndiGo's Azerbaijan-bound flight takes off without ATC clearance; DGCA probes incident
India | Jan 30, 2024, 06:07 PM ISTThe ATC had advised the pilot of the plane to line up and wait, but the aircraft started rolling and took off without waiting for clearance.
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Air India fined Rs 1.10 crore by aviation regulator DGCA for safety violations
India | Jan 24, 2024, 01:31 PM ISTThe regulator carried out a detailed probe after receiving a voluntary safety report and since the investigation prima facie revealed non-compliance by the airline DGCA issued a show cause notice to Air India.
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Did 'Indian' plane crash in Afghanistan? Here's what happened to flight that disappeared near Pak
World | Jan 21, 2024, 04:03 PM ISTConfusion was created in India as multiple Afghan media reported that the ill-fated plane was an "Indian aircraft" and had several passengers on board. Media reports also claimed several passengers died in the "fatal accident". Here are all the details about what happened about the plane crash.
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DGCA issues new SOPs: Airlines may cancel flights delayed beyond 3 hours
India | Jan 15, 2024, 11:51 PM ISTBy allowing airlines to consider cancellations for extended delays, authorities aim to maintain operational efficiency and enhance the overall travel experience.
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Airlines complete inspection of 40 B737 Max planes for loose hardware, says DGCA
Business | Jan 09, 2024, 05:03 PM ISTBoeing had advised a one-time inspection of all Boeing 737 Max aircraft before January 10, following information received about a missing nut and washer in the Aft Rudder Quadrant of one of these planes.
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DGCA raises weekly rest hours for crew, reduces number of night landings | Details
Business | Jan 08, 2024, 05:57 PM ISTThe revised FDTL regulations have been formulated after extensive data analysis and feedback from various stakeholders, including airline operators, pilot associations and individuals, as per the statement.
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Boeing 737-8 Max plane inspection completed satisfactorily: DGCA
Business | Jan 08, 2024, 05:48 PM ISTThe inspection was initiated on January 6 after Alaska Airlines' Boeing 737-9 Max aircraft's mid-cabin door plug detached mid-flight on January 5, causing rapid decompression.
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Airlines in India asked to conduct inspection of emergency exits after US carrier's mid-air scare
India | Jan 06, 2024, 09:23 PM ISTIn wake of Alaska Airlines incident when plane's outer part including the window fell off in mid-air scare, the DGCA has sent notices to domestic airlines in India to conduct emergency inspection of their planes.
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DGCA reports surge in domestic carrier fleet with 133 planes inducted in 2023
Business | Jan 04, 2024, 07:52 PM ISTThe surge in aircraft has expanded network coverage, boosting connectivity and facilitating lower festive-season fares. As of December 31, 2023, 16 Air Operator Certificate holders endorsed a total of 771 aircraft.