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  Govt suspends DGCA Director Captain Anil Gill over corruption allegations

  India | November 22, 2023 23:16 IST

  Making a statement on the matter, Union Minister for Civil Aviation Jyotiraditya Scindia said that there is zero tolerance towards malpractices.

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  DGCA penalises Air India Rs 10 lakh for violating passenger facility norms

  India | November 22, 2023 15:51 IST

  DGCA, in its release on Wednesday, stated that based on Air India's reply to the show-cause notice, it was evident that the lapses persisted. Consequently, the regulatory authority has imposed a financial penalty of Rs 10 lakh on Air India for these specific violations.

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  DGCA issues show cause notice to Air India over passenger rights compliance

  India | November 07, 2023 16:59 IST

  Since May 2023, DGCA has been conducting inspections of scheduled domestic airlines at major airports to ensure compliance with passenger-centric CARs. In these recent inspections, it was observed that Air India did not adhere to the provisions outlined in the relevant CAR.

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  DGCA proposes prohibiting use of perfume for pilots and crew: Here's why

  India | October 02, 2023 20:29 IST

  India’s civil aviation regulator has come up with the draft because perfumes generally have a high alcohol content and can affect the breathalyzer test.

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  DGCA suspends approval of Air India's Flight Safety Chief for one month: Here's why

  India | September 21, 2023 14:10 IST

  Earlier on July 25 and 26, the regulator's team carried out the surveillance of Air India in the areas of internal audit, accident prevention work and availability of required technical manpower.

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  DGCA temporarily suspends Boeing simulator training facility of Air India for certain lapses

  India | August 29, 2023 17:02 IST

  The regulatory action against the Tata Group-owned Air India came days after a two-member DGCA inspection team allegedly found lapses in the airline’s internal safety audit reporting, prompting it to launch a probe into the matter.

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  DGCA inspection finds lapses in Air India's internal safety audits

  Business | August 26, 2023 12:38 IST

  An Air India spokesperson said that all airlines are subject to regular safety audits by regulators and other bodies.

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  166 people put on 'no-fly list' in last 2 years: What is it? Levels of offences involved, incidents

  Explainers | August 08, 2023 13:10 IST

  A no-fly list is made by the DGCA. In the wake of the rise in unruly behaviour by passengers on flights, DGCA hardens its stance on aviation companies to implement safely norms.

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  DGCA renews air operator certificate of Jet Airways

  Business | July 31, 2023 12:45 IST

  The Jalan-Kalrock Consortium has obtained renewal for the air operator certificate for Jet Airways from the DGCA.

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  Go First bankruptcy row: Cancellation sprees continues | Here is latest announcement

  Business | July 28, 2023 23:50 IST

  Go First news updates: On May 2, Go First cancelled its flights and filed for voluntary bankruptcy before the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), alleging delays on the part of a US-based engine maker, Pratt & Whitney, for its inability to promptly meet obligations.

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  Paris-bound Air India flight returns to Delhi due to nose wheel Tyre burst, DGCA responds

  India | July 28, 2023 17:56 IST

  The aviation body said that there was a loud noise and vibration after the incident, however, the engine parameters are normal.

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  IndiGo Airlines fined Rs 30 lakh for systemic deficiencies regarding documentation

  India | July 28, 2023 16:16 IST

  IndiGo Airlines news: Regulator DGCA slaps Rs 30 lakh fine for systemic deficiencies regarding documentation related to training, engineering procedures.

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  DGCA suspends licence of IndiGo captain for 3 months for tail strike landing in Ahmedabad

  India | July 26, 2023 15:06 IST

  DGCA suspended licence of IndiGo captain for 3 months for tail strike landing in Ahmedabad.

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  Go First to resume scheduled flight operations after getting approval from DGCA

  Business | July 21, 2023 16:41 IST

  Go First had stopped all flights since May 3 citing operational reasons and was undergoing insolvency resolution process. The DGCA has conducted a special audit of of the airline on July 4-6.

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  DGCA asks airlines to prevent unauthorised cockpit entry, strictly follow rules

  Business | June 30, 2023 23:13 IST

  The DGCA has asked the airlines to follow the rules and prevent the entry of unauthorised persons in the cockpit.

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  DGCA plans to conduct 'special audit' of Go First facilities in Mumbai and Delhi on July 4-6

  Business | June 30, 2023 17:08 IST

  In a statement, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said that the "special audit" will be conducted from July 4-6, 2023.

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  DGCA suspends license of Air India pilot for allowing unauthorised person inside cockpit

  India | June 22, 2023 19:43 IST

  The licence of the Pilot-in-command has been suspended for one year while the licence of the First Officer has been suspended for a period of one month.

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  Monitor ticket prices: Govt to airlines amid reports of surge in airfares after Odisha tragedy

  India | June 05, 2023 18:51 IST

  The government on Monday asked airlines to devise a mechanism to ensure reasonable airfares amid a surge in air ticket prices, particularly on certain routes that were earlier served by Go First.

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  Go First: Lessors' applications shown 'rejected' due to technical glitch, DGCA to Delhi High Court

  Business | May 31, 2023 21:18 IST

  In a major blow to its passengers, the low-cost airline stopped flying on May 3 and is undergoing voluntary insolvency resolution proceedings before the National Company Law Tribunal.

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  Char Dham Yatra: DGCA issues strict guidelines for chopper pilots operating in Himalayas | DETAILS

  India | May 30, 2023 10:15 IST

  DGCA guidelines for chopper pilots: The safety guidelines have been issued to all operators in the hill region in an attempt to avoid crashes in hilly areas during the Char Dham yatra for this season onwards.