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India Sets Targets For Sustainable Aviation Fuel Policy: Minister
- Monday December 1, 2025
- India News | Reported by Tanushka Dutta
India has formally approved blending targets for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and is preparing the aviation sector for mandatory global carbon-reduction rules that take effect in 2027, the Union Civil Aviation Ministry informed Parliament
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Free Cancellation, Faster Refunds: Aviation Body Proposes 'Passenger-First' Rules
- Tuesday November 4, 2025
- India News | Reported by Tanushka Dutta, Edited by Prapti Upadhayay
Air travellers in India may soon get more flexibility and faster refunds, as the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has proposed new passenger-friendly rules for ticket cancellation and amendments.
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Will Power Banks Be Banned On Indian Flights? Stricter Rules Being Discussed
- Thursday October 23, 2025
- India News | Reported by Tanushka Dutta
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is considering a potential nationwide ban or stricter regulations on the use of power banks aboard aircraft, following a recent in-flight fire incident aboard an IndiGo flight in Delhi this week.
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Aviation Watchdog Withdraws Window Shade Rule At Air Force Airports
- Sunday July 20, 2025
- India News | Asian News International
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) announced that the advisory requiring the lowering of window shades during aircraft operations at Indian Air Force Joint User Airports (JUAs) has been withdrawn.
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Height Restrictions Put In Place Within 20 Km Radius Of Noida Airport
- Saturday July 12, 2025
- Noida News | Press Trust of India
No constructions or tree planting is allowed within a 20 km radius of the Noida International Airport without a 'Height Clearance' or 'No Objection Certificate' (NOC) from the Airport Authority of India (AAI), officials said.
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After Air India Crash, New Rules For Structures Near Airports
- Thursday June 19, 2025
- India News | Indo-Asian News Service
In a key step after the deadly Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner crash, the Ministry of Civil Aviation has released new draft rules to tighten control over physical structures that may pose risk to aircraft safety.
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www.ndtv.com
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Only One Bag, Not More Than 7kg: Stricter Hand Baggage Restrictions For Air Travel Announced
- Friday December 27, 2024
- Feature | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
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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www.ndtv.com
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"Want To Put Culprits On No-Fly List": Aviation Minister On Hoax Bomb Calls
- Monday October 21, 2024
- India News | NDTV News Desk
After nearly 100 flights received bomb threats in the week starting October 14, Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu has said safety is the government's top priority and rules are being amended to put people who make such calls on no-fly lists
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www.ndtv.com
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Airlines To Cancel Delayed Flights? New Rules Amid Fog Chaos
- Monday January 15, 2024
- India News | NDTV News Desk
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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www.ndtv.com
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Commercial Pilot Licenses To Be Valid For 10 Years: Aviation Ministry
- Monday October 16, 2023
- India News | Press Trust of India
The Ministry said the amendments to the Aircraft Rules, 1937, notified on October 10, mark a crucial shift in promoting ease of doing business and ensuring safety and security within the aviation sector.
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www.ndtv.com
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Can't Interfere In Employment Contract, Aviation Regulator Tells Akasa Air
- Saturday September 23, 2023
- India News | Reuters
The aviation regulator - Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) authorities have ruled out intervening in a dispute between Akasa Air and its pilots after the budget carrier accused the regulator of inaction, a legal filing shows.
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www.ndtv.com
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Aviation Regulator's Rules On Duty, Rest Hours For Air Traffic Controllers
- Thursday September 21, 2023
- India News | Asian News International
The aviation regulator - Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) - has implemented Watch Duty Time Limitation (WDTL) and mandatory rest requirements for Air Traffic Controllers (ATCOs) at 57 airports, according to an official statement.
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www.ndtv.com
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Rules For Indian Carriers To Fly To International Destinations Eased
- Tuesday June 13, 2023
- India News | Asian News International
In order to simplify and facilitate the process for Indian carriers to start a new international destination, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation has reduced to only a 10-point checklist.
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www.ndtv.com
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Tejasvi Surya "Accidentally" Opened Emergency Door Of Plane: Minister
- Thursday February 9, 2023
- India News | Press Trust of India
BJP member Tejasvi Surya had accidentally opened the emergency door of an IndiGo aircraft last month and the airline did not find the passenger in violation of any rule, according to the civil aviation ministry.
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www.ndtv.com
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Centre Revises Covid Guidelines For Arrivals From 6 Nations. Details Here
- Friday December 30, 2022
- India News | Press Trust of India
The Ministry of Civil Aviation today issued revised Covid guidelines for passengers arriving in international flights, ahead of RT-PCR negative test report being made compulsory for travellers from six countries, including China and Thailand.
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www.ndtv.com
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India Sets Targets For Sustainable Aviation Fuel Policy: Minister
- Monday December 1, 2025
- India News | Reported by Tanushka Dutta
India has formally approved blending targets for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and is preparing the aviation sector for mandatory global carbon-reduction rules that take effect in 2027, the Union Civil Aviation Ministry informed Parliament
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www.ndtv.com
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Free Cancellation, Faster Refunds: Aviation Body Proposes 'Passenger-First' Rules
- Tuesday November 4, 2025
- India News | Reported by Tanushka Dutta, Edited by Prapti Upadhayay
Air travellers in India may soon get more flexibility and faster refunds, as the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has proposed new passenger-friendly rules for ticket cancellation and amendments.
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www.ndtv.com
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Will Power Banks Be Banned On Indian Flights? Stricter Rules Being Discussed
- Thursday October 23, 2025
- India News | Reported by Tanushka Dutta
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is considering a potential nationwide ban or stricter regulations on the use of power banks aboard aircraft, following a recent in-flight fire incident aboard an IndiGo flight in Delhi this week.
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www.ndtv.com
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Aviation Watchdog Withdraws Window Shade Rule At Air Force Airports
- Sunday July 20, 2025
- India News | Asian News International
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) announced that the advisory requiring the lowering of window shades during aircraft operations at Indian Air Force Joint User Airports (JUAs) has been withdrawn.
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www.ndtv.com
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Height Restrictions Put In Place Within 20 Km Radius Of Noida Airport
- Saturday July 12, 2025
- Noida News | Press Trust of India
No constructions or tree planting is allowed within a 20 km radius of the Noida International Airport without a 'Height Clearance' or 'No Objection Certificate' (NOC) from the Airport Authority of India (AAI), officials said.
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www.ndtv.com
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After Air India Crash, New Rules For Structures Near Airports
- Thursday June 19, 2025
- India News | Indo-Asian News Service
In a key step after the deadly Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner crash, the Ministry of Civil Aviation has released new draft rules to tighten control over physical structures that may pose risk to aircraft safety.
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www.ndtv.com
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Only One Bag, Not More Than 7kg: Stricter Hand Baggage Restrictions For Air Travel Announced
- Friday December 27, 2024
- Feature | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
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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www.ndtv.com
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"Want To Put Culprits On No-Fly List": Aviation Minister On Hoax Bomb Calls
- Monday October 21, 2024
- India News | NDTV News Desk
After nearly 100 flights received bomb threats in the week starting October 14, Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu has said safety is the government's top priority and rules are being amended to put people who make such calls on no-fly lists
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www.ndtv.com
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Airlines To Cancel Delayed Flights? New Rules Amid Fog Chaos
- Monday January 15, 2024
- India News | NDTV News Desk
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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www.ndtv.com
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Commercial Pilot Licenses To Be Valid For 10 Years: Aviation Ministry
- Monday October 16, 2023
- India News | Press Trust of India
The Ministry said the amendments to the Aircraft Rules, 1937, notified on October 10, mark a crucial shift in promoting ease of doing business and ensuring safety and security within the aviation sector.
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www.ndtv.com
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Can't Interfere In Employment Contract, Aviation Regulator Tells Akasa Air
- Saturday September 23, 2023
- India News | Reuters
The aviation regulator - Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) authorities have ruled out intervening in a dispute between Akasa Air and its pilots after the budget carrier accused the regulator of inaction, a legal filing shows.
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www.ndtv.com
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Aviation Regulator's Rules On Duty, Rest Hours For Air Traffic Controllers
- Thursday September 21, 2023
- India News | Asian News International
The aviation regulator - Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) - has implemented Watch Duty Time Limitation (WDTL) and mandatory rest requirements for Air Traffic Controllers (ATCOs) at 57 airports, according to an official statement.
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www.ndtv.com
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Rules For Indian Carriers To Fly To International Destinations Eased
- Tuesday June 13, 2023
- India News | Asian News International
In order to simplify and facilitate the process for Indian carriers to start a new international destination, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation has reduced to only a 10-point checklist.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Tejasvi Surya "Accidentally" Opened Emergency Door Of Plane: Minister
- Thursday February 9, 2023
- India News | Press Trust of India
BJP member Tejasvi Surya had accidentally opened the emergency door of an IndiGo aircraft last month and the airline did not find the passenger in violation of any rule, according to the civil aviation ministry.
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www.ndtv.com
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Centre Revises Covid Guidelines For Arrivals From 6 Nations. Details Here
- Friday December 30, 2022
- India News | Press Trust of India
The Ministry of Civil Aviation today issued revised Covid guidelines for passengers arriving in international flights, ahead of RT-PCR negative test report being made compulsory for travellers from six countries, including China and Thailand.
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www.ndtv.com