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Pilots Body Urges Aviation Body To Probe Electrical Systems of All Boeing 787s
The Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) on Sunday urged aviation safety regulator DGCA to thoroughly check and investigate the electrical system of all Boeing 787 aircraft in the country.
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IndiGo Tops Market Share And Punctuality, FlyBig Sees Most Cancellations
IndiGo airlines has the largest market share in the country's civil aviation sector at 64.2 per cent, followed by Air India at 27.3 per cent, a report by the regulator DGCA said.
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No Flying School In India Gets Top Rating, 22 Out Of 35 Ranked 'C'
Aviation regulator DGCA has come out with its first-ever ranking of flying training organisations in the country, and none of the 35 organisations in the list have managed to get top ratings of 'A' and 'A'.
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After Deadly Crashes, US Says Boeing Can Resume Certifying Some New Planes
US regulators will permit Boeing to certify the airworthiness of some new planes, air safety officials announced Friday, in a sign of authorities' increased confidence in the aviation giant's operations.
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Can You Take Sand or Seashells On A Plane? Here Is What You Need To Know
If you are planning to bring a piece of your beach holiday home, read on to find out whether it is safe and legal to carry sand or seashells on a flight.
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Aviation Body To Conduct 15% Additional Safety Checks This Year: Sources
The aviation safety regulator's step follows the deadly crash of an Air India plane in Ahmedabad.
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IndiGo Gets 6-Month Extension To Operate 2 Turkish Airlines Planes
Aviation regulator DGCA has granted a six-month extension to IndiGo on leasing of two Boeing 777 aircraft from Turkish Airlines with certain conditions, sources said on Thursday.
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Parliament Panel Flags Aviation Safety Gaps, Says "Give DGCA Full Autonomy"
Grant the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) full administrative and financial autonomy is one among twelve recommendations made by a parliamentary committee in a report reviewing India's civil aviation sector, tabled in both Houses.
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IndiGo Issued Show Cause Notice Over Training Lapses Linked To 1,700 Pilots
Aviation regulator DGCA has issued a show cause notice to IndiGo for alleged lapses in simulator training conducted for nearly 1,700 pilots, according to sources.
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Akasa Air Examiner Suspended For Lapse In Checking Pilot Skills
Akasa Air's examiner has been suspended by the civil aviation regulator DGCA over procedural lapses during pilot skill test.
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Audit Flags Safety Lapses Across Airlines, Aviation Regulator Says "Not Unusual"
The annual audits by India's aviation regulator have found 57 lapses at Alliance Air and 51 at Air India, among other airlines, highlighting a lack of adequate training for some pilots, use of unapproved simulators and a poor rostering system.
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183 Technical Defects Reported By Airlines In Aircraft Till July 21 In 2025
Five Indian airlines reported 183 technical defects in their aircraft to the aviation regulator DGCA this year till July 21, including 85 by Air India Group, according to the government.
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Air India Warned Over 'Systemic' Lapses In Managing Pilot Fatigue: Report
Air India has been warned by the aviation regulator that it could face enforcement action for breaching safety standards related to crew fatigue management and training, government notices to the airline, seen by Reuters showed.
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"Cracking Under Pressure": Raghav Chadha Flags Aviation Safety, Minister Responds
AAP MP Raghav Chadha on Monday raised alarm over the state of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), alleging that the aviation regulator is "cracking under pressure" due to severe understaffing, underfunding, and lack of autonomy.
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Aviation Watchdog Orders Fuel Switch Locking System Checks On Boeing Jets
Domestic airlines operating Boeing jets have been instructed to conduct checks on fuel control switches that regulate fuel supply to the engines on those planes.
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Pilots Body Urges Aviation Body To Probe Electrical Systems of All Boeing 787s
The Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) on Sunday urged aviation safety regulator DGCA to thoroughly check and investigate the electrical system of all Boeing 787 aircraft in the country.
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IndiGo Tops Market Share And Punctuality, FlyBig Sees Most Cancellations
IndiGo airlines has the largest market share in the country's civil aviation sector at 64.2 per cent, followed by Air India at 27.3 per cent, a report by the regulator DGCA said.
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No Flying School In India Gets Top Rating, 22 Out Of 35 Ranked 'C'
Aviation regulator DGCA has come out with its first-ever ranking of flying training organisations in the country, and none of the 35 organisations in the list have managed to get top ratings of 'A' and 'A'.
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After Deadly Crashes, US Says Boeing Can Resume Certifying Some New Planes
US regulators will permit Boeing to certify the airworthiness of some new planes, air safety officials announced Friday, in a sign of authorities' increased confidence in the aviation giant's operations.
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Can You Take Sand or Seashells On A Plane? Here Is What You Need To Know
If you are planning to bring a piece of your beach holiday home, read on to find out whether it is safe and legal to carry sand or seashells on a flight.
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Aviation Body To Conduct 15% Additional Safety Checks This Year: Sources
The aviation safety regulator's step follows the deadly crash of an Air India plane in Ahmedabad.
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IndiGo Gets 6-Month Extension To Operate 2 Turkish Airlines Planes
Aviation regulator DGCA has granted a six-month extension to IndiGo on leasing of two Boeing 777 aircraft from Turkish Airlines with certain conditions, sources said on Thursday.
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Parliament Panel Flags Aviation Safety Gaps, Says "Give DGCA Full Autonomy"
Grant the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) full administrative and financial autonomy is one among twelve recommendations made by a parliamentary committee in a report reviewing India's civil aviation sector, tabled in both Houses.
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IndiGo Issued Show Cause Notice Over Training Lapses Linked To 1,700 Pilots
Aviation regulator DGCA has issued a show cause notice to IndiGo for alleged lapses in simulator training conducted for nearly 1,700 pilots, according to sources.
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Akasa Air Examiner Suspended For Lapse In Checking Pilot Skills
Akasa Air's examiner has been suspended by the civil aviation regulator DGCA over procedural lapses during pilot skill test.
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Audit Flags Safety Lapses Across Airlines, Aviation Regulator Says "Not Unusual"
The annual audits by India's aviation regulator have found 57 lapses at Alliance Air and 51 at Air India, among other airlines, highlighting a lack of adequate training for some pilots, use of unapproved simulators and a poor rostering system.
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183 Technical Defects Reported By Airlines In Aircraft Till July 21 In 2025
Five Indian airlines reported 183 technical defects in their aircraft to the aviation regulator DGCA this year till July 21, including 85 by Air India Group, according to the government.
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Air India Warned Over 'Systemic' Lapses In Managing Pilot Fatigue: Report
Air India has been warned by the aviation regulator that it could face enforcement action for breaching safety standards related to crew fatigue management and training, government notices to the airline, seen by Reuters showed.
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"Cracking Under Pressure": Raghav Chadha Flags Aviation Safety, Minister Responds
AAP MP Raghav Chadha on Monday raised alarm over the state of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), alleging that the aviation regulator is "cracking under pressure" due to severe understaffing, underfunding, and lack of autonomy.
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Aviation Watchdog Orders Fuel Switch Locking System Checks On Boeing Jets
Domestic airlines operating Boeing jets have been instructed to conduct checks on fuel control switches that regulate fuel supply to the engines on those planes.
