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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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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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3 Air India Officials Removed, Aviation Body Threatens To Withdraw Licence
Civil aviation regulator DGCA has ordered the immediate removal of three senior Air India officials, including a divisional vice president, from all responsibilities related to flight crew scheduling and rostering.
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Aviation Regulator DGCA Orders Audit Of Helicopter Services In Uttarakhand
Aviation safety regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has ordered special audits/enhanced surveillance into helicopter operations involved in shuttle services in Uttarakhand.
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Aviation Regulator Pulls Up Turkish Airlines Over Safety Violations
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) found multiple safety violations in Turkish Airlines operations during surprise inspections carried out between May 29 and June 2 at four major Indian airports.
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32 Airports Shut for Civilian Flights Till May 15: Aviation Regulator
Thirty-two airports across northern and western parts of the country, including Srinagar and Amritsar, have been closed for civilian flight operations till May 15, according to the civil aviation regulator.
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Send Link On Passenger Rights With Tickets: Aviation Watchdog To Airlines
All airlines have to inform passengers about their rights and regulations, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation or DGCA has directed. Online links of the passenger charter will have to be sent via SMS or WhatsApp once a ticket is booked.
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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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Minister Launches Guidelines For Seaplane Operations In India
Union Civil Aviation Minister KR Naidu launched the Guidelines for Seaplane Operations in India today, simplifying regulations for such operations in India.
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Delhi Airport Terminal 1 Canopy That Collapsed Inaugurated In 2009: Union Minister
The Delhi airport roof collapse that killed one and injured six was a "very serious incident" and the aviation regulation DGCA will look into the matter thoroughly, Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu told reporters today.
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Airlines, Airports Told To Increase Women Staff To 25% Of Workforce
Civil aviation regulator DGCA has issued an advisory to airports and airlines to increase the number of women employees in their organisations to ensure more gender equality in the aviation sector.
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Aviation Watchdog Revises Regulations To Boost Seaplane Operations
In a major leap towards sustainable and safe seaplane operations, the civil aviation regulator, DGCA, has revamped its regulatory provisions.
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India Has 453 Airstrips And Modi Government Has A Plan For It. Details Here
The civil aviation ministry under the Modi government is looking at developing more airstrips as well as calibrating regulations for major and small airports to boost air connectivity, a senior official said today.
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Airlines To Cancel Delayed Flights? New Rules Amid Fog Chaos
The regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) today issued guidelines to handle chaotic situations as was seen yesterday due to fog in Delhi airport.
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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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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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3 Air India Officials Removed, Aviation Body Threatens To Withdraw Licence
Civil aviation regulator DGCA has ordered the immediate removal of three senior Air India officials, including a divisional vice president, from all responsibilities related to flight crew scheduling and rostering.
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Aviation Regulator DGCA Orders Audit Of Helicopter Services In Uttarakhand
Aviation safety regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has ordered special audits/enhanced surveillance into helicopter operations involved in shuttle services in Uttarakhand.
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Aviation Regulator Pulls Up Turkish Airlines Over Safety Violations
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) found multiple safety violations in Turkish Airlines operations during surprise inspections carried out between May 29 and June 2 at four major Indian airports.
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32 Airports Shut for Civilian Flights Till May 15: Aviation Regulator
Thirty-two airports across northern and western parts of the country, including Srinagar and Amritsar, have been closed for civilian flight operations till May 15, according to the civil aviation regulator.
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Send Link On Passenger Rights With Tickets: Aviation Watchdog To Airlines
All airlines have to inform passengers about their rights and regulations, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation or DGCA has directed. Online links of the passenger charter will have to be sent via SMS or WhatsApp once a ticket is booked.
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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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Minister Launches Guidelines For Seaplane Operations In India
Union Civil Aviation Minister KR Naidu launched the Guidelines for Seaplane Operations in India today, simplifying regulations for such operations in India.
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Delhi Airport Terminal 1 Canopy That Collapsed Inaugurated In 2009: Union Minister
The Delhi airport roof collapse that killed one and injured six was a "very serious incident" and the aviation regulation DGCA will look into the matter thoroughly, Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu told reporters today.
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Airlines, Airports Told To Increase Women Staff To 25% Of Workforce
Civil aviation regulator DGCA has issued an advisory to airports and airlines to increase the number of women employees in their organisations to ensure more gender equality in the aviation sector.
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Aviation Watchdog Revises Regulations To Boost Seaplane Operations
In a major leap towards sustainable and safe seaplane operations, the civil aviation regulator, DGCA, has revamped its regulatory provisions.
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India Has 453 Airstrips And Modi Government Has A Plan For It. Details Here
The civil aviation ministry under the Modi government is looking at developing more airstrips as well as calibrating regulations for major and small airports to boost air connectivity, a senior official said today.
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Airlines To Cancel Delayed Flights? New Rules Amid Fog Chaos
The regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) today issued guidelines to handle chaotic situations as was seen yesterday due to fog in Delhi airport.
