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Aviation Body Allows Limited Exemption For Air India's Long-Haul 787 Flights
The aviation watchdog has granted Air India a limited exemption permitting select long-haul Boeing 787 flights to exceed standard flight and duty time limits only when the flight time and duty period increase after departure.
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Pilots' Body Urges Withdrawal Of Extended Boeing 787 Flight Duty Hours
India's aviation regulator has allowed an extension of flight duty hours for select Boeing 787 Dreamliner routes, a move that has drawn sharp criticism from the country's pilots' association, citing serious safety and fatigue concerns.
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Will Power Banks Be Banned On Indian Flights? Stricter Rules Being Discussed
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 Regulator Okays Private Hospitals For Pilots' Medical Tests
To streamline medical services in the aviation sector, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has approved several private hospitals across the country to conduct medical examinations for pilots and other licensed aviation personnel.
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DGCA Automates Flight Crew Application Process Via DigiLocker, Ends Manual Verification
This initiative is aimed at utilization of DigiLocker facility, streamlining the application process, enhancing ease of doing business and eliminating manual document submission and verification.
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"Can't Defend Themselves": Father Of AI-171 Pilot Approaches Supreme Court
Four months after the AI-171 plane crash in Ahmedabad left 260 people dead, the father of the pilot, the late Captain Sumeet Sabharwal, has approached the Supreme Court, seeking a judicially monitored probe into the crash.
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IndiGo Fined Rs 40 Lakh For Using Unqualified Pilot Simulators
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has imposed a total penalty of Rs 40 lakh on IndiGo Airlines after finding that the carrier conducted pilot training on non-qualified flight simulators for operations at critical airports
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Aviation Body Seeks Report After Air India Plane Deployed Emergency Turbine
Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), has asked Boeing for a detailed report on the uncommanded deployment of the Ram Air Turbine (RAT) on Air India flight AI-117 at Birmingham earlier this month
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MS Dhoni Announces Major Achievement Outside Cricket, Completes 'Drone Pilot' Program
India's legendary captain, MS Dhoni, known for his affinity for machinery, announced on Tuesday that he has completed the DGCA Drone Pilot Certification program.
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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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Fair Prices, More Flights: Aviation Body To Airlines Before Diwali Rush
As the aviation sector braces for one of its busiest travel periods of the year, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has stepped in to prevent sharp fare hikes ahead of the Diwali season.
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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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Can You Carry Lighters Or Vapes On Flights From India? The Rules Explained
If you are unsure about carrying lighters or vapes on a flight, this guide clears the air and helps you avoid being stopped at security.
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Flying With Alcohol? The Rules In India And Abroad Explained
Want to bring some alcohol back from your vacation? Follow this guide to know the dos and don'ts of flights when it comes to carrying alcohol on flights.
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Aviation Body Allows Limited Exemption For Air India's Long-Haul 787 Flights
The aviation watchdog has granted Air India a limited exemption permitting select long-haul Boeing 787 flights to exceed standard flight and duty time limits only when the flight time and duty period increase after departure.
-
Pilots' Body Urges Withdrawal Of Extended Boeing 787 Flight Duty Hours
India's aviation regulator has allowed an extension of flight duty hours for select Boeing 787 Dreamliner routes, a move that has drawn sharp criticism from the country's pilots' association, citing serious safety and fatigue concerns.
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Will Power Banks Be Banned On Indian Flights? Stricter Rules Being Discussed
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 Regulator Okays Private Hospitals For Pilots' Medical Tests
To streamline medical services in the aviation sector, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has approved several private hospitals across the country to conduct medical examinations for pilots and other licensed aviation personnel.
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DGCA Automates Flight Crew Application Process Via DigiLocker, Ends Manual Verification
This initiative is aimed at utilization of DigiLocker facility, streamlining the application process, enhancing ease of doing business and eliminating manual document submission and verification.
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"Can't Defend Themselves": Father Of AI-171 Pilot Approaches Supreme Court
Four months after the AI-171 plane crash in Ahmedabad left 260 people dead, the father of the pilot, the late Captain Sumeet Sabharwal, has approached the Supreme Court, seeking a judicially monitored probe into the crash.
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IndiGo Fined Rs 40 Lakh For Using Unqualified Pilot Simulators
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has imposed a total penalty of Rs 40 lakh on IndiGo Airlines after finding that the carrier conducted pilot training on non-qualified flight simulators for operations at critical airports
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Aviation Body Seeks Report After Air India Plane Deployed Emergency Turbine
Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), has asked Boeing for a detailed report on the uncommanded deployment of the Ram Air Turbine (RAT) on Air India flight AI-117 at Birmingham earlier this month
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MS Dhoni Announces Major Achievement Outside Cricket, Completes 'Drone Pilot' Program
India's legendary captain, MS Dhoni, known for his affinity for machinery, announced on Tuesday that he has completed the DGCA Drone Pilot Certification program.
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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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Fair Prices, More Flights: Aviation Body To Airlines Before Diwali Rush
As the aviation sector braces for one of its busiest travel periods of the year, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has stepped in to prevent sharp fare hikes ahead of the Diwali season.
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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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Can You Carry Lighters Or Vapes On Flights From India? The Rules Explained
If you are unsure about carrying lighters or vapes on a flight, this guide clears the air and helps you avoid being stopped at security.
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Flying With Alcohol? The Rules In India And Abroad Explained
Want to bring some alcohol back from your vacation? Follow this guide to know the dos and don'ts of flights when it comes to carrying alcohol on flights.
