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Centre Plans To Build Water Aerodromes For Seaplanes

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday October 18, 2017

The government is planning to build water aerodromes for operating seaplanes after some firms expressed interest to operate them, a senior civil aviation ministry official said today. A water aerodrome is any water body that complies with certain minimum requirements for landing an aircraft, the official said

This Mumbai-Based Pilot's 'Make In India' Dream Is In Jeopardy

Mumbai News | Written by Saurabh Gupta | Saturday October 14, 2017

A Mumbai-based pilot who was a proud example of the government's Make In India moment by building a six-seater airplane on the roof of a building, is a disappointed man now. His airplane was on display through the Make in India initiative in Mumbai. But the test flight is pending for the last six years because he hasn't got permissions from the Min...

DGCA Proposes Alcohol Test For Flight Crew At Transit Airports

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday October 3, 2017

Pilots and crew members might soon be required to undergo breath analyser tests at transit airports in case they enter the terminal building during flight duty, according to draft norms issued by the DGCA.

Aviation Regulator Moves To Make Planes Take-Off On Time

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday September 29, 2017

The aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation or DGCA has told airlines to take off within five minutes of getting clearance from the air traffic control, failing which the aircraft should move to the end of the departure queue

SpiceJet Pilots Grounded After Plane Skids Off Mumbai Runway

Mumbai News | Press Trust of India | Thursday September 21, 2017

Aviation regulatory body DGCA has grounded two SpiceJet pilots after a plane carrying 183 passengers overshot a wet runway while landing at the Mumbai airport earlier this week.

AirAsia Suspends Senior Pilot For Smoking In Cockpit

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Saturday September 9, 2017

AirAsia India has suspended a pilot for smoking in the cockpit while operating a ferry flight from Hyderabad to the national capital, and aviation regulator DGCA is probing the incident.

130 Air India Pilots Skipped Alcohol Tests Before Flights

India News | Edited By Debanish Achom | Tuesday September 5, 2017

Over 130 pilots and 430 crew members of debt-ridden state-run carrier Air India may be grounded by the aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation or DGCA for allegedly skipping the mandatory pre- and post-flight alcohol test, people familiar with the matter told news agency PTI

Air India Plane Rolls Into Drain At Kochi Airport, 102 On Board Evacuated

Kerala News | Reported by Sneha Mary Koshy, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Tuesday September 5, 2017

An Air India Express aircraft with 102 passengers veered off the taxiway as it landed around 2.40 am this morning at the Kochi airport in Kerala. All passengers were evacuated safely from the Abu Dhabi-Kochi flight.

Air India Flight With 200 Passengers Delayed By 9 Hours. Reason: A Rat

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday August 28, 2017

Over 200 passengers of an Air India flight set for take-off to San Francisco had an unexpected occupant, a rat that delayed the service by more than nine hours on Sunday.

Razing Buildings Near Mumbai Airport Over Height Not A Solution: High Court

Cities | Press Trust of India | Sunday August 27, 2017

Expressing concern over the violation of height norms around the city airport, the Bombay High Court has said the authorities will have to make a choice between "saving the lives of air passengers and the life savings" of those living in buildings that breach these norms.

Pilots Will Have To Serve 1-Year Notice, DGCA Clears Proposal

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday August 17, 2017

Senior pilots will now have to wait for one year to join a new employer as aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation or DGCA has made it mandatory for commanders to serve a 12-month notice period before quitting job.

Rs 100 Per Kg Excess Baggage Fee Set Aside By Delhi High Court

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday August 16, 2017

The Delhi High Court today set aside the Rs 100 per kg fee fixed by the Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) for excess checked-in baggage of 15-20 kg on private airlines.

Wings Of 2 Planes Collide At Delhi Airport, No Injuries Reported

Delhi News | Reported by Oineetom Ojah, Edited by Debanish Achom | Wednesday August 9, 2017

The wings of two planes collided at the Delhi international airport yesterday in an accident that is being investigated now by the civil aviation regulator, the DGCA

SpiceJet Pilot's Flying Permit Cancelled For Failing Alcohol Test

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday August 5, 2017

Aviation regulator DGCA has cancelled the flying licence of a senior pilot of private carrier SpiceJet allegedly due to his repeated failure to clear the mandatory alcohol test.

June Domestic Air Passenger Traffic Up 20%

Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday July 19, 2017

According to the data furnished by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), passenger traffic during the January-June period grew by 18.03 per cent.

70 Mumbai Buildings Ordered To Cut Height To Ensure Safe Flight Path

Mumbai News | Written by Saurabh Gupta | Tuesday July 18, 2017

To ensure safe flight operations in and out of Mumbai Airport, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation or DGCA has sent notices to around 70 structures in the city to demolish part of their buildings. Residents of several societies in Mumbai's Vile Parle and Santa Cruz are suddenly facing the threat of their homes being partially demolished. But ...

5 Injured As Jet Blast Breaks IndiGo Bus Window At Delhi Airport

Delhi News | Edited By Debanish Achom | Saturday July 8, 2017

Five passengers on board an IndiGo bus at Delhi airport sustained minor injuries after the bus' window shattered due to jet blast, allegedly from a SpiceJet plane approaching a parking bay

Air India Unit To Operate Six New Flights From July

Agencies | Tuesday June 27, 2017

Alliance Air said the new flights will include operations on the Jaipur-Lucknow and Bhopal-Lucknow sectors.

Air Travel To Cost Less As DGCA Lowers Airport Charges

Press Trust of India | Monday June 19, 2017

The DGCA had hiked the air navigational charges, passenger service fee, landing, parking and housing fee at all non-major airports from Dec 16, 2016.

Aviation Regulator DGCA Suspends Air Carnival's Flying Permit

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday June 19, 2017

The order for suspension of the flying licence of Air Carnival was issued earlier this month, a DGCA official said.

34 Pilots Grounded, Questioned Over Obscene WhatsApp Messages Against Regulator DGCA

India News | Reported by Tanima Biswas | Tuesday June 6, 2017

Thirty-four pilots from four private airlines were suspended today and questioned by the police over aviation regulator DGCA's complaint that they had put up obscene posts on a WhatsApp group against officials.

Jet Airways Pilots Say They Are Grounded Because They Got Officer's Title Wrong

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday June 5, 2017

As many as 10 pilots of the Jet Airways have been kept out of flying duties, and their mistake -- quoting incorrectly the designation of a senior DGCA official in a communique.

Aviation Regulator DGCA To Get Powers To Impose Penalties

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday May 28, 2017

The government plans to provide the Directorate General of Civil Aviation or DGCA with powers to impose penalties for violations. The proposal, which has been in the works for some time, would give more leeway for the regulator in taking enforcement actions against erring entities.

Domestic Air Passenger Traffic In April Grows Over 15%

Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday May 18, 2017

According to the previous data furnished by DGCA, domestic air passenger traffic had increased by 14.91 per cent during March to 90.45 lakh.

Air Passenger Traffic Up 15%, SpiceJet Tops Load Factor

Indo-Asian News Service | Friday April 21, 2017

According to the previous data furnished by aviation regulator DGCA, domestic air passenger traffic had increased 15.77 per cent in February to 86.55 lakh from 74.76 lakh during the corresponding month last year.

Kerala Lawyer Explains His Motive Behind Filing PIL For Demolishing Illegal Structures Around Mumbai Airport

Mumbai News | Hemal Ashar, mid-day.com | Friday April 14, 2017

In a city where real estate is a premium luxury - either owning a home is a pipe dream, or for those that have, their greatest asset - a Bombay High Court order on Wednesday, asking the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and other agencies to demolish or reduce the height of around 427 buildings in violation of norms, has sent tremors thr...

Air India To Phase Out Remaining Airbus Classic A320 Aircraft

Press Trust of India | Thursday April 13, 2017

In order to facilitate replacement of its old fleet, the national carrier has already commenced induction of A320 Neo (new engine option) planes, 14 of which are being procured on lease this year.

Demolish Buildings Flouting Height Norms Near Airport: Bombay High Court

Mumbai News | Press Trust of India | Thursday April 13, 2017

The Bombay High Court on Wednesday ordered the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and other agencies to demolish or reduce the height of over 100 buildings that are in violation of norms near the city airport within two months.

Aviation Regulator DGCA Deregisters Two Aircraft Of Air Costa: Report

Press Trust of India | Thursday March 23, 2017

Vijaywada-based Air Costa has not flown since February and had cancelled bookings till May because of cash crunch and financial issues with the aircraft lessors.

Indian Authorities Await Official Word After US Issues New Flight Rules

India News | Edited by Arun Nair | Tuesday March 21, 2017

Indian aviation authorities will wait for official communication from the US before deciding on whether to issue any travel advisory on use of big electronic devices in cabin baggage on flights.