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The fine on SpiceJet and Air India has been levied for failing to train their pilots sufficiently to handle CAT III operations, whereas, IndiGo has been penalised on five counts including the tarmac incident.

TMC MP seeks ‘urgent action’ from DGCA against IndiGo for frequent flight delays

There have been numerous complaints on social media by passengers regarding the recent trend of constant last-minute delays of IndiGo flights. Often these delays are due to non-availability of crew, TMC MP Saket Gokhale said

DGCA issues circular on measures to deal with GNSS interference in airspace

The circular provides comprehensive mitigation measures and action plans for aircraft operators, pilots, Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSP) and air traffic controllers.

DGCA suspends flight training operations at all Redbird Academy bases over safety issues

Highlighting that two accidents involving Redbird aircraft have been reported in the past week (one of them occurred yesterday), the regulatory authority said it will undertake maintenance audits and proficiency checks at the academy

As GoFirst blame game continues, lid blows off Pratt & Whitney engine fiascos beyond India

While the engines deliver on the savings guaranteed, they end up spending less time on the wings than promised

DGCA asks cash-strapped GoFirst to refund customers; bookings still available on OTAs

On May 2, Domestic budget carrier Go First announced that it has filed an application for voluntary insolvency resolution proceedings before the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Delhi.

Scheduled to fly GoFirst? Here's what you should do now

The airline had earlier stopped the sale of all flights on May 3 and 4, a decision that will impact 55,000-60,000 passengers. The subsequent insolvency filing with the NCLT is expected to impact a far higher number of passengers.

Etihad CEO counts on India as third largest aviation market in 4 years

The plan is "chart 20 percent growth in India in the next year, and then grow further", said Antonoaldo Neves, who has been heading the UAE national airline since October last year.

India’s overall air safety oversight revised upwards to over 85%, DGCA informs

The DGCA has received the final report of the ICAO Coordinated Validation Mission (ICVM) in India which is based on an audit conducted from November 9 to 16, 2022.

New DGCA head: Vikram Dev Dutt to lead aviation regulator

Vikram Dev Dutt will take over as the head of the aviation sector regulator on February 28, upon the superannuation of incumbent DGCA chief Arun Kumar.

DGCA seeks report after SpiceJet passengers get 'locked' in aerobridge at Delhi airport

SpiceJet was accused by a passenger of "locking them up" in the aerobridge and denying water. The airline, before the DGCA's notice, said the flight was delayed due to weather disruption, and "water was served to passengers who were on the lower floor near the aircraft door and aerobridge passage".

Now, DGCA seeks answers from Air India over Paris flight as drunk, smoking passenger incident surfaces

Speaking about the Paris-New Delhi Air India flight incidents, the DGCA said: "Prima facie it emerges that provisions related to the handling of unruly passengers as per DGCA CAR Section -3, Series-M, Part-VI have not been complied with", and added that the “response of the airline has been lackadaisical and delayed”.

Use 'restraining devices' if needed: DGCA's advisory to airlines on unruly passengers

The advisory comes amid the criticism drawn by Air India, after it was reported that a drunk passenger on its New York-Delhi flight last month had urinated on a woman onboard.

Man urinating on co-passenger: Air India did not report incident as they 'appeared' to have sorted out issue

The female passenger initially requested that action be taken against the offender upon arrival. However subsequently, she rescinded her request after the two parties appeared to have sorted the matter out between them, Air India told DGCA.

India's aviation score 'best till date', DGCA cites ICAO global safety audit

"India has done extremely well and our scores will see a substantial improvement putting us in the company of nations with best safety standards and oversight systems," the DGCA said.

Smoke in SpiceJet's Goa-Hyderabad flight result of 'engine oil entering into air-conditioning system': DGCA

"Evidence of engine oil was found in engine bleed-off valve, which had led to the oil entering the aircraft air-conditioning system resulting in smoke in the cabin," DGCA said, citing its preliminary investigation.

Garuda Aerospace gets DGCA nod for remote pilot training organisation

The startup aims to train one lakh youngsters across India on the correct usage of drones for agricultural purposes

DGCA restricts SpiceJet flights to 50% of departures over degraded safety margins, inadequate maintenance

The civil aviation regulator released the order on SpiceJet after multiple incidents were reported between Apr 1 and July 5.

DGCA amends boarding rules to improve accessibility for specially-abled passengers

DGCA has said that an airline cannot refuse the boarding of any person on the basis of disability and/or reduced mobility.

Aviation watchdog seeks explanation from IndiGo after massive flight delays

IndiGo, which reportedly operates around 1,600 flights daily, was hit by the non-availability of crew members, resulting in the delayed departure of 900 flights.

Jet Airways gets air operator certificate from DGCA

This will allow the airline to resume commercial flight operations.

DGCA starts investigation on mid-air in-flight wedding; entire SpiceJet crew off-rostered

A SpiceJet spokesperson said the SpiceJet Boeing 737 was chartered by a travel agent in Madurai on May 23 for a group of passengers for a joy ride post their wedding and not for their wedding per se.

COVID-19 impact | 57.25 lakh domestic air passengers in April, 26.8% lower than March: DGCA

The occupancy rate at SpiceJet was 70.8 percent in April, while that of IndiGo, Vistara, GoAir, Air India, and AirAsia India were 58.7 percent, 54.6 percent, 65.7 percent, 52 percent, and 64 percent, respectively, according to the DGCA.

Ban on scheduled international commercial flights extended till April 30

The passenger flights on select-international routes, operating under the air travel bubble arrangement, will continue, the aviation regulator said.