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Air India Recives Show Cause Notice From Aviation Watchdog ‘DGCA’ For THIS Reason

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation has sent a show-cause notice to Air India for not complying with the provision of relevant Civil Aviation Requirements.

Nov 07, 2023, 18:44 PM IST

Breath-Analyzer Test’s Camera Recording Now Mandatory For Aircraft Operators: DGCA

In a new move, the aviation watchdog - DGCA, has made the camera recording of breathe analyzer test for aircraft operators mandatory, barring them from using alcohol-based drugs or mouthwash.

Nov 01, 2023, 18:42 PM IST

Aviation Watchdog ‘DGCA’ Prevents Pilots, Crew Members To Use Alcohol-Based Mouthwash, Drugs

Directorate General of Civil Aviation has now barred pilots and crew members from using any kind of alcohol-based products, as to prevent any positive results during pre/post-flight tests.

Oct 31, 2023, 17:59 PM IST

Indian Aviation Regulator Bars Pilots, Cabin Crew From Using Mouthwash and Perfume

This strict measure has been implemented by the aviation watchdog to prevent any potential positive results in their pre-flight or post-flight breath analyser tests.

Oct 31, 2023, 10:42 AM IST

IndiGo Flight Cancellation, Delays Inconveniences Over 76,000 Passengers In Sep: DGCA

Of the total 76,612 passengers affected, 50,945 passengers were affected after IndiGo cancelled its flights altogether in September, while another 25,667 passengers were affected due to the airline delaying its flights.

Oct 13, 2023, 10:45 AM IST

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DNA: Will there be a ban on pilots and flight crew from wearing perfume?

DGCA has prepared a plan to take a decision on the spot. It will be known immediately whether the pilot or crew has consumed alcohol or not. The excuses which were made till now will also be put to an end. Now after releasing these draft rules, DCGA has sought the opinion of all the shareholders, after which DGCA will implement these rules.

Oct 04, 2023, 23:14 PM IST

Why Indian Pilots, Flight Crew Could Be Soon Barred From Using Perfume And Mouthwash

The pilots and crew members of Indian airlines can be barred from using products with alcohol in it that can trigger a positive breath analyser test.

Oct 03, 2023, 08:33 AM IST

Staff Shortage Not Impacting Pilot Licence Issuance: DGCA Refutes Reports

DGCA has already seen an increase of 45 per cent in issuing commercial pilot licence as on August 31 compared to the entire year of 2022.

Sep 21, 2023, 20:13 PM IST

'Not Going To Shut Down': Akasa Air CEO Clarifies Amid Pilot Resignations

Akasa Air told the Delhi High Court that it is in a "state of crisis" following the "sudden and abrupt" resignation of over 40 pilots without serving the mandatory notice period.

Sep 21, 2023, 15:15 PM IST

DGCA Suspends Air India's Chief Of Flight Safety Over Lapses In Accident Prevention Protocol

After reviewing the action taken report submitted by the airline, the DGCA issued show cause notices to Air India's officials concerned.

Sep 21, 2023, 14:21 PM IST

Aviation Watchdog DGCA Suspends Air India’s Chief Of Flight Safety

Chief of Flight Safety of the country's largest air carrier - Air India, is suspended by Directorate General of Civil Aviation.

Sep 21, 2023, 13:14 PM IST

Scindia To Inaugurate Upgraded Infra At Tezu Airport In Arunachal Pradesh On September 24

Union Minister for Civil Aviation - Jyotiraditya Scindia, on September 24 will be inaugurating the upgraded infrastructure at the Tezu Airport in Arunachal Pradesh.

Sep 20, 2023, 20:26 PM IST

Akasa Air To Start Flights On International Routes, Receives Approval From DGCA

The newest airliner in the country - Akasa Air, has bagged the clearances from the aviation watchdog to begin with their international operations.

Sep 20, 2023, 20:18 PM IST

DGCA Seeks ‘Urgent Intervention’ From P&W After Incidents Of IFSD On IndiGo Flights

After a total of three incidents of In-Flight Shut Down on IndiGo flights with Pratt & Whitney engine, DGCA has now asked the engine manufacturer for an urgent intervention.

Sep 15, 2023, 08:59 AM IST

DGCA Gives Air India Approval To Induct Two Airbus A350 Planes This Year

Air India had placed orders for 470 planes with Airbus and Boeing including 40 Airbus A350-900/1000, and 210 A320/321 Neo/XLR aircraft.

Sep 05, 2023, 21:54 PM IST

DGCA Flags Lapses In Air India's Internal Safety Audits, Probe Initiated

Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) during a random inspection found out that Air India had fabricated safety audit reports and did not actually perform security checks.

Aug 26, 2023, 13:39 PM IST

How An Alert Vistara Pilot Saved Lives Of Over 300 Passengers At Delhi Airport

Aviation regulator DGCA said that an alert pilot in the Vistara aircraft crossing the runway alerted Air Traffic Control and another Vistara flight was ordered to abort take-off, averting a major disaster.

Aug 24, 2023, 11:18 AM IST

IndiGo Delhi-Tashkent Direct Flight Services Receive DGCA Approval

IndiGo informed that the airline will operate four days weekly non-stop flights between Delhi and Tashkent, catering to the increasing travel demand to the lively metropolis.

Aug 17, 2023, 16:33 PM IST

IndiGo Airlines Fleet To Have Minimal Impact Due To P&W Engine Problem: DGCA

Last month, US-based P&W said it has found that a rare condition in powdered metal used to manufacture certain engine parts may reduce the life of those parts.

Aug 11, 2023, 13:53 PM IST