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Meet Nitu Samra, Interim CEO Steering Noida Airport Through Clearance Hurdle
Nitu Samra's appointment follows the exit of founding CEO Christoph Schnellmann, after he was denied mandatory security clearance.
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5 High-Security No-Fly Zones In India You Must Know About
India has several high-security no-fly zones where aircraft and even drones are strictly prohibited. Here are five such restricted areas and the reasons behind their status.
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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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Only One Bag, Not More Than 7kg: Stricter Hand Baggage Restrictions For Air Travel Announced
The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) has introduced new regulations limiting passengers to one cabin bag or handbag weighing up to 7 kg, effective next month. The rule aims to reduce airport congestion and improve security checks.
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Foreigner's "Sit With Me" Request To Flight Attendant On Plane Sparks Row
Man handed over the airport security agency at Goa's new airport in Mopa; aviation regulator informed; further details awaited
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Sabarimala Pilgrims Can Take Coconuts In Cabin Baggage: Aviation Security Regulator
Pilgrims going to Sabarimala temple in Kerala can carry coconuts in cabin baggage in flights, with aviation security regulator BCAS relaxing the norms for a limited period.
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Ministry Relaxes Covid Rules For Air Travel. See What Changes
The Ministry of Civil Aviation has relaxed COVID-19-related regulations stating that cabin crew members need not wear PPE kit, and security personnel at airports can resume pat-down search of passengers.
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Sikhs Can Now Carry Kirpans Within Airports: Centre's New Rules
Aviation security regulator BCAS has permitted Sikh aviation sector employees to carry kirpan on person within the airport premises, a document stated.
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Passengers' Boarding Passes Won't Be Stamped: Aviation Security Regulator
The aviation security regulator BCAS said on Wednesday the CISF personnel would not be stamping any passenger's boarding pass anymore during the pre-embarkation security check (PESC) at airports.
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Aviation Security Regulator Bans E-Cigarettes In Airports And Aircraft
Aviation security regulator BCAS or Bureau of Civil Aviation Security Office has banned e-cigarettes and similar products on all airports and aircraft in India, according to an official document.
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Anti-Drone Rules to Be Issued Within a Week: BCAS Official
Aviation security regulator BCAS will issue regulations within a week to counter any rogue drones in the country, a senior official said on Tuesday.
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Be Ready To Operate Extra Flights From Srinagar, Airlines Advised: Report
With turmoil over the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir, aviation regulator DGCA advised airlines on Friday to remain ready to operate additional flights from the Srinagar airport if the need arises, news agency PTI reported quoting a source.
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Rahul Gandhi's Flight Scare Triggers Questions About Plane, And An Advice
The Special Protection Group or SPG responsible for Rahul Gandhi's security has asked the aviation regulator about the checks carried out on his aircraft that suddenly plunged last month, jeopardising the lives of the passengers. In a letter to the regulator that is probing the incident, the special team that guards the Congress president has calle...
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Aviation Regulator Wants To Clamp Down On In-Flight Selfies
Aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) may soon ask airlines to strictly enforce a ban on taking pictures inside the cockpit and other critical areas of the airplane.
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Delhi: Two charter planes grounded for violating liquor laws
A full-fledged bar aboard a private plane and a bottle in another led to the grounding of the two charter aircraft by the DGCA at Delhi airport today, with the aviation regulator expressing concern over security aspect of the issue.
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Meet Nitu Samra, Interim CEO Steering Noida Airport Through Clearance Hurdle
Nitu Samra's appointment follows the exit of founding CEO Christoph Schnellmann, after he was denied mandatory security clearance.
-
5 High-Security No-Fly Zones In India You Must Know About
India has several high-security no-fly zones where aircraft and even drones are strictly prohibited. Here are five such restricted areas and the reasons behind their status.
-
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.
-
Only One Bag, Not More Than 7kg: Stricter Hand Baggage Restrictions For Air Travel Announced
The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) has introduced new regulations limiting passengers to one cabin bag or handbag weighing up to 7 kg, effective next month. The rule aims to reduce airport congestion and improve security checks.
-
Foreigner's "Sit With Me" Request To Flight Attendant On Plane Sparks Row
Man handed over the airport security agency at Goa's new airport in Mopa; aviation regulator informed; further details awaited
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Sabarimala Pilgrims Can Take Coconuts In Cabin Baggage: Aviation Security Regulator
Pilgrims going to Sabarimala temple in Kerala can carry coconuts in cabin baggage in flights, with aviation security regulator BCAS relaxing the norms for a limited period.
-
Ministry Relaxes Covid Rules For Air Travel. See What Changes
The Ministry of Civil Aviation has relaxed COVID-19-related regulations stating that cabin crew members need not wear PPE kit, and security personnel at airports can resume pat-down search of passengers.
-
Sikhs Can Now Carry Kirpans Within Airports: Centre's New Rules
Aviation security regulator BCAS has permitted Sikh aviation sector employees to carry kirpan on person within the airport premises, a document stated.
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Passengers' Boarding Passes Won't Be Stamped: Aviation Security Regulator
The aviation security regulator BCAS said on Wednesday the CISF personnel would not be stamping any passenger's boarding pass anymore during the pre-embarkation security check (PESC) at airports.
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Aviation Security Regulator Bans E-Cigarettes In Airports And Aircraft
Aviation security regulator BCAS or Bureau of Civil Aviation Security Office has banned e-cigarettes and similar products on all airports and aircraft in India, according to an official document.
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Anti-Drone Rules to Be Issued Within a Week: BCAS Official
Aviation security regulator BCAS will issue regulations within a week to counter any rogue drones in the country, a senior official said on Tuesday.
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Be Ready To Operate Extra Flights From Srinagar, Airlines Advised: Report
With turmoil over the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir, aviation regulator DGCA advised airlines on Friday to remain ready to operate additional flights from the Srinagar airport if the need arises, news agency PTI reported quoting a source.
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Rahul Gandhi's Flight Scare Triggers Questions About Plane, And An Advice
The Special Protection Group or SPG responsible for Rahul Gandhi's security has asked the aviation regulator about the checks carried out on his aircraft that suddenly plunged last month, jeopardising the lives of the passengers. In a letter to the regulator that is probing the incident, the special team that guards the Congress president has calle...
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Aviation Regulator Wants To Clamp Down On In-Flight Selfies
Aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) may soon ask airlines to strictly enforce a ban on taking pictures inside the cockpit and other critical areas of the airplane.
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Delhi: Two charter planes grounded for violating liquor laws
A full-fledged bar aboard a private plane and a bottle in another led to the grounding of the two charter aircraft by the DGCA at Delhi airport today, with the aviation regulator expressing concern over security aspect of the issue.
