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    The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), a regulatory body under the Ministry of Civil Aviation, primarily deals with safety issues in the aviation space. It is responsible for the regulation of air transport services to/from/within India and for enforcement of civil air regulations, air safety, and airworthiness standards. The DGCA also coordinates all regulatory functions with the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO). It was formed under the Aircraft (Amendment) Bill, 2020 and is headquartered in New Delhi. DGCA investigates aviation accidents and incidents, maintains all regulations related to aviation and is responsible for the issuance of licences pertaining to aviation. It has fourteen Regional Airworthiness Offices (RAO) and five Regional Air Safety offices. However, soon the government is planning to replace the organisation with a Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), modelled on the lines of the American Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). At present, the DGCA is understaffed and does not have any recruitment powers. The CAA will have administrative and financial powers similar to those of the American FAA. These powers will redefine the regulator's role and better equip it to face the challenges of the growing Aviation sector in the country. Employees working with DGCA will be transferred to the CAA. More

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    • IndiGo meltdown revives debate over who should run DGCA

      Concerns around regulatory capability have also been sharpened by a fatal Air India crash earlier this year.

    • IndiGo crisis: DGCA suspends 4 Flight Operation Inspectors after findings suggest lapses

      The action was taken after preliminary findings indicated lapses in oversight relating to the airline’s recent operational crisis.

    • IndiGo to hire external experts to investigate mass flight cancellations

      The chairman also apologized unconditionally to the passengers for massive operational meltdown, admitting that the carrier has 'let the customers down'

    • IndiGo's 10% cut translates to only 2.35% flight reduction

      Based on data for actual average number of flights a day, the real impact of the cutback is just 2.35% or around 5,600 flights

    • IndiGo crisis: DGCA forms 8-member oversight team, sends officials to airline’s corporate office

      The regulator has also set up a multi-member Oversight Team that will be stationed at IndiGo’s corporate office in Gurugram to examine various operational parameters, including the airline’s fleet, pilot strength, crew utilisation and instances of unplanned leave

    • IndiGo sought clarity on FDTL from DGCA two days before operations collapsed

      The Ministry of Civil Aviation has formed a four-member committee to probe aspects on IndiGo’s crew planning, operational readiness and compliance with the new FDTL norms

    • Not possible to pinpoint the exact cause of disruption: IndiGo submission to DGCA

      IndiGo has asked DGCA for more time to provide a comprehensive and conclusive explanation.

    • IndiGo’s delayed preparation for new FDTL norms triggers mass flight cancellations

      The phased FDTL norms were introduced to prevent pilot fatigue and improve flight safety.

    • OPINION | IndiGo Lessons for Core Infra Sector: Market concentration cripples Indian aviation

      The IndiGo disruption illustrates how a duopolistic aviation sector can transmit private failure into national economic friction. India’s regulatory architecture remains reactive where it must become preventive

    • IndiGo's flight chaos: Why the airline was hit hardest

      IndiGo increased its departures per week by 6% to 15,014 in the winter schedule, as compared to 14,158 departures per week during the summer schedule

    • Regulator DGCA investigating IndiGo flight disruptions; asks airline to submit mitigation plans

      The country's largest airline, IndiGo, on Wednesday cancelled more than 100 flights at various airports and scores of services were delayed.

    • Indian airlines complete software upgrades for 323 operational A320 family planes

      A total of 338 A320 family aircraft with the three Indian airlines — IndiGo, Air India and Air India Express — were initially identified for the software upgrades to address the issue.

    • Ethiopian ash cloud races towards India; Akasa Air, IndiGo, KLM sound safety alarms

      Several carriers operating in India have assured travellers that safety protocols are being followed as the ash cloud gradually approaches Indian airspace

    • Volcanic cloud from Ethiopia set to drift over Gujarat, Rajasthan, Delhi by 10 pm tonight

      The plume, generated by the volcano's explosive activity, is travelling at 100-120 km/h

    • DGCA proposes changes to airline refund rules — including 48-hour free cancellation and more

      The new framework — introduced under the Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR) — will apply to all scheduled and non-scheduled domestic operators, as well as international carriers operating from India.

    • Air passengers may now get full refund if they cancel or reschedule ticket within 48 hours of booking

      During this period, passengers can cancel or amend the ticket without any additional charges, except for the normal prevailing fare for the revised flight for which the ticket is sought to be amended.

    • DGCA moots significant changes to refund norms; passengers may be allowed to amend ticket within 48 hrs of booking at no cost

      The airlines shall ensure that the refund process is completed within 21 working days, the regulator said as it mooted changes in the Civil Aviation Requirement (CAR) pertaining to the refund of air tickets.

    • DGCA seeks funding, powers like global peers to plug gaps

      Currently, the Indian regulator operates with limited manpower resources and funding that’s a fraction of what its global peers receive

    • DGCA keeps 'rigorous oversight' on festive airfares as IndiGo, Air India, and SpiceJet add over 1,700 flights

      While airfares remain deregulated, the DGCA has the authority to monitor pricing trends and take corrective measures in case of excessive fare increases.

    • India’s aviation boom fuels openings for new airline players

      India is one of the world's fastest-growing aviation markets, but the June crash of an Air India jetliner has intensified scrutiny of safety standards

    • DGCA wins global civil aviation body's award for effective safety oversight system

      The award was given by International Civil Aviation Organisation during its 42nd session in Montreal

    • IndiGo to launch India’s first direct flights to Greece from Delhi and Mumbai in January 2026: What you need to know

      IndiGo will launch India’s first direct flights to Athens from Delhi and Mumbai in January 2026. Operating six weekly flights on the new Airbus A321XLR, the service will offer Economy and IndiGoStretch classes. Here’s what we know so far.

    • DGCA warns Air India for breaching pilots’ flight duty timings

      The DGCA in June this year issued a show-cause notice to the airline for breaching the "flight duty time limitation" of the crew during two long-haul flights between Bengaluru and London on May 16 and 17.

    • Recorded zero Level 1 safety findings in DGCA safety audits in past year, says SpiceJet

      Spicejet had renewed its IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) certification in March this year

    • Indigo in-flight Wi-Fi on business class on its way; company in advanced talks with satcom firms

      IndiGo has invited a Request for Proposal from satellite services provider to launch inflight connectivity as it prepares to launch in-flight connectivity on around 25 aircraft in 2025.

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