DGCA goes digital, Scindia launches eGCA for automation of processes, functions
"The project has been aimed at automation of the processes and functions of DGCA, with 99 services covering about 70 per cent of the DGCA work being implemented in the initial phases, and 198 services to be covered in other phases," said Scindia.
Nov 11, 2021, 19:00 PM ISTMP government suspends senior pilot for 'serious negligence' that caused plane crash carrying Remdesivir
The suspension order issued recently by MP Aviation Department Secretary M Selvendran stated that "serious negligence on the part of Captain Majid Akhtar resulted in damage to the plane and loss to the government".
Nov 08, 2021, 14:41 PM ISTTaliban write to DGCA, urge it to resume commercial flights to Afghanistan
It may be noted that the Directorate General of Central Aviation (DGCA) has extended the ban on scheduled international commercial flights till October 31, considering the Covid-19 scenario.
Sep 29, 2021, 13:52 PM ISTDGCA lifts ban on SpiceJet’s Boeing 737 Max aircraft
DGCA lifted the ban on Boeing 737 Max planes' commercial flight operations after almost two-and-half years.
Sep 27, 2021, 14:55 PM ISTDGCA wants the height of Vasant Kunj building reduced, RWA gears up for legal fight
The DGCA wants the height of four apartments in D-6 society of Vasant Kunj reduced.
Sep 06, 2021, 08:28 AM ISTCOVID-19: India extends ban on scheduled international flights till September 30
"The competent authority has further extended the validity of the circular issued on the subject cited above regarding Scheduled International commercial passenger service to/from India till 2359 hrs IST of 30th September 2021," stated the DGCA circular.
Aug 29, 2021, 13:53 PM ISTAmid looming threat of COVID third wave, govt extends ban on international passenger flights till August 31
All scheduled international flights to and from India were banned from March 23 last year in wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The restrictions on international commercial flights were supposed to end on July 31, 2021.
Jul 30, 2021, 15:04 PM ISTCOVID-19: Govt extends ban on scheduled international flights till July 31
Dedicated cargo flights, flights under the bilateral air bubble pacts with select countries will continue to operate, the civil aviation watchdog said.
Jun 30, 2021, 12:41 PM ISTGovernment nod to permission-compliant drone operations in 166 additional green zones
These 166 green zones are in addition to the 66 green zones already approved by the ministry till date, the statement said. The new zones permitted on Saturday are in Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Telangana and Uttar Pradesh.
May 29, 2021, 18:37 PM ISTDGCA extends ban on scheduled international commercial passenger flights
Scheduled international passenger services have been suspended in India since March 23, 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic.
May 28, 2021, 15:22 PM ISTLove is in the air! Tamil Nadu couple ties the knot on-board a chartered flight, DGCA initiates investigation after pics go viral
The DGCA stated that it has sought a full report from the airline and the Airport Authority.
May 24, 2021, 14:21 PM ISTCentre extends suspension of international passenger flights till May 31 amid COVID spike
The coronavirus-induced suspension of scheduled international passenger flights has been extended till May 31, aviation regulator DGCA said on Friday.
Apr 30, 2021, 14:30 PM ISTGoAir commences 'Summer Sale' from today, check offer details here
GoAir has waived off the convenience fee for customer who book their tickets through all the direct channels of the airline.
Mar 22, 2021, 10:31 AM ISTNo mask? Airlines to put you on no-fly list or hand you over to police
Domestic flights resumed in India on May 25 last year after a gap of two months in view of the pandemic.
Mar 18, 2021, 14:33 PM ISTCOVID-19: Maskless passengers may face life ban if deemed 'unruly'
In the case a passenger violates protocol despite repeated warnings then the passenger will be treated as an 'unruly passenger', says DCGA guidelines.
Mar 14, 2021, 12:39 PM ISTDGCA extends suspension of international commercial passenger flights
Amid the suspension, special international flights have been allowed under the Vande Bharat Mission since May last year and under bilateral "air bubble" arrangements with select countries since July. India has formed air bubble pacts with several countries including the US, the UK, and the UAE.
Feb 27, 2021, 12:43 PM ISTDGCA suspends scheduled international passenger flights till February 28
The suspension of scheduled international passenger flights due to the spread of the highly infectious novel coronavirus has been extended till February 28, India's aviation regulator body DGCA said on Thursday. The DGCA circular also said that the suspension does not affect the operation of international all-cargo operations and flights specifically approved by it.
Jan 29, 2021, 07:48 AM ISTCOVID-19 pandemic: Suspension of international passenger flights to continue till February 28
The government on Thursday (January 28) extended a ban on international scheduled commercial flights to/from India till February 28 in view of the coronavirus pandemic. The DGCA circular said that the suspension will not affect the operation of international all-cargo operations and flights specifically approved by it.
Jan 28, 2021, 21:03 PM ISTNew COVID-19 strain: Govt extends restrictions on UK-India flights till February 14
The flight services between India and UK resumed from January 6, while those from the UK to India will re-commenced from January 8. Last month, these services were suspended to stop the spread of a mutant Covid-19 strain which was recently discovered in the UK.
Jan 28, 2021, 09:01 AM ISTNew COVID-19 strain: Centre makes RT-PCR test, 7-day isolation must for flyers from UK, check details
The Ministry of Civil Aviation further ordered stringent precautions, the passengers arriving in the country from the UK in all transit flights before 22 December, will have to mandatorily undergo RT-PCR test for Covid-19 on arrival.
Dec 22, 2020, 14:44 PM IST