DGCA Issues Circular On Gender Equality To Raise Share Of Women Workforce
The DGCA's circular is in line with the principle of gender equality enshrined in the Indian Constitution and International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) vision to promote equal opportunities to achieve gender equality in aviation.
Jun 19, 2024, 20:22 PM IST
78 Air India Flights Gets Cancelled As Cabin Crew Goes On Mass Sick Leave
In 2023, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) gave its go-ahead to the Tata Group's initiative to merge the budget airline AIX Connect (previously known as AirAsia India) with Air India Express.
May 08, 2024, 11:01 AM IST
DGCA Slaps Rs 80 Lakh Fine On Air India Over Flight Violations
Earlier, the airline was fined Rs 30 lakhs after an elderly passenger passed away during the immigration process due to the lack of wheelchair assistance.
Mar 25, 2024, 18:23 PM IST
Air India Fined With Rs 80 Lakh Fine For Breaching Flight Duty Time Limits
The DGCA sent Air India Limited a show cause notice on March 1 to address the observed violations.
Mar 22, 2024, 19:42 PM IST
Meet Capt. Shweta Singh, DGCA’s First Woman Chief Flight Operations Inspector
Captain Shweta Singh Becomes First Woman To Hold Post Of Chief Flight Ops Inspector In DGCA.
DigiYatra Service Implemented At Guwahati Airport, Easing Passenger Movement
Digiyatra services launched at Guwahati airport to improve passenger experience. The paperless check-in services' usage has seen a positive surge since the official launch in August 2023.
Feb 01, 2024, 11:15 AM IST
Indian Airlines Induct 133 New Aircrafts In 2023 To Meet Increased Demand: DGCA
While pending orders from Indian airlines for new aircraft are large, they have inducted 133 news planes in their fleet last year, reveals DGCA.
Jan 08, 2024, 09:48 AM IST
DGCA To Inspect Boeing 737-8 Max Planes After Window Falls Off Alaska Airlines Flight Mid Air - Watch
The DGCA official said that all Indian air operators had to complete the inspection of the emergency exits of the Boeing 737-8 Max planes by noon on January 7.
Jan 06, 2024, 22:08 PM IST
Air India, SpiceJet Roster Untrained Pilots, Aviation Watchdog DGCA Issues Notice
DGCA issues show cause notice to Air India and SpiceJet for rostering non-CAT III compliant pilots, causing Delhi airport diversions.
Jan 04, 2024, 18:22 PM IST
Delhi Airport To Operate All Four Runways From January, Easing Congestion At Aerodrome
Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport aims for improved air traffic with all runways operational by early January 2024, pending DGCA checks.
Dec 29, 2023, 16:05 PM IST
Itanagar’s Donyi Polo Airport Now All-Weather Ready, Night Landing To Start Soon
Donyi Polo Airport in Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh, receives an all-weather licence and will now allow night landings, announces Chief Minister Pema Khandu.
Dec 26, 2023, 20:10 PM IST
PICS: Air India Inducts First-Ever Airbus A350 In Fleet - Check Livery, Interior, Business Class, Call Sign
Air India has received the first of 20 Airbus A350 wide-body aircrafts ordered, with the new livery marking another milestone in the transformation exercise.
Dec 26, 2023, 13:56 PM IST
DGCA Grants Aerodrome License To Ayodhya Airport, IndiGo To Operate Maiden Flight On Dec 30
Built at a cost of Rs 350 crore, Maryada Purshottam Shri Ram International Airport in Ayodhya receives DGCA's aerodrome license.
Dec 14, 2023, 20:28 PM IST
Air India Reveals New Cabin Crew & Cockpit Crew Uniforms; Sarees Designed By Manish Malhotra - IN PICS
Air India has finally revealed its new uniform for the cabin crew and cockpit crew, designed by Bollywood designer Manish Malhotra, as a part its revamping exercise.
Dec 13, 2023, 17:33 PM IST
UDAN Scheme Serves Over 1.30 Lakh Flyers Who Never Dreamt Of Flying: Scindia
UDAN scheme has facilitated 1.30 lakh passengers, making air travel accessible. Aviation, backed by 2.75 lakh flights and funding, is vital for transportation, affirms the Civil Aviation Minister.
Dec 05, 2023, 19:31 PM IST
Air Traffic In India To Jump By 15% In 2023-24, Despite Go First’s Departure: Report
India's air traffic set to surge 15% to 155 million passengers in 2023-24, defying Go First's grounding, per CAPA India.
Nov 29, 2023, 11:30 AM IST
Grounded Go First Airline Receives 90-Day Extension From NCLT For Resolution
Go First Airlines remains inactive, receiving a 90-day moratorium extension from NCLT for insolvency resolution. Failure may lead to liquidation by Feb 4, 2024.
Nov 23, 2023, 19:19 PM IST
Air India Flouts CAR Norms, Aviation Watchdog ‘DGCA’ Slaps Rs 10 Lakh Fine
DGCA inspections revealed Air India's non-compliance with aviation regulations at Kochi, Bengaluru, and Delhi airports, leading to a Rs 10 lakh penalty.
Nov 22, 2023, 16:02 PM IST
Air Traffic Records New High With Over 4.5 Lakh Flyers And 5,958 Flights On Nov 19
India's domestic air traffic hits consecutive highs with 456,910 passengers on Sunday and 456,748 on Saturday, showcasing post-Covid aviation's inspiring turnaround.
Nov 20, 2023, 16:24 PM IST
Flying Wedge Becomes First Indian Private Company To Get DGCA Type Certification For Unmanned Aircraft Technology
Under the DGCA’s stringent regulatory framework, no drone, aircraft, or aeroplane can operate in India without DGCA-type certification.
Nov 09, 2023, 22:30 PM IST
