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Saadia Zahidi Becomes First Woman Chief Of International Aviation Body
In a release, IATA said Zahidi would be the ninth Director General and the first woman appointed to hold the position and would take charge from November 1.
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Former Top Delhi Health Official Arrested In Multi-Crore Medical Scam Case
The case pertains to alleged large-scale financial irregularities in procurements worth several hundred crores of rupees by the Central Procurement Agency (CPA), functioning under the DGHS.
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Why Ex-Air India Pilot's Licence Was Restored 15 Years After Suspension
The matter stemmed from a 2011 probe into allegations that several pilots had secured licences using forged examination documents.
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Aviation Body Issues Ebola Precaution Guidelines For Uganda, Congo Airlines
Airlines must ensure compliance with health screening requirements, including identification of suspected cases, immediate isolation measures and coordination with airport health authorities.
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CBI Arrests Aviation Body Official In Rs 2.5 Lakh Bribery Case
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested a senior official of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) along with a private individual in connection with a Rs 2.5 lakh bribery case, officials said on Saturday.
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Airlines To Offer 60% Flight Seats Without Additional Charge From April 20
On March 18, the civil aviation ministry announced that directions have been issued to the DGCA to direct airlines to allocate a minimum of 60 per cent of seats for selection on any flight free of charge to ensure fair access for passengers.
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Ex-Google Executive Matt Brittin Appointed New Director-General Of BBC
Brittin's name has been circulating in the UK media for weeks, after the current director-general, Tim Davie, resigned in November.
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No Cockpit Voice, Flight Data Recorder In Plane That Crashed In Jharkhand
The nearly 40-year-old Beechcraft C90A aircraft that crashed in Jharkhand on Monday, killing seven people, did not have cockpit voice or flight data recorders, according to the aviation regulator DGCA.
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From Verbal Abuse To Cockpit Breach, How Aviation Body Is Redefining Punishment For Unruly Flyers
The DGCA has proposed sweeping changes that seeks to strengthen aircraft safety, restore onboard discipline, and give airlines greater authority to act swiftly against those who misbehave
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India Has 25,001 Licensed Pilots, Centre Lacks Data On Those Seeking Jobs
India currently has 25,001 pilots with valid licences, the government informed the Lok Sabha. But the Centre also admitted it has no central record of how many of these pilots are actually employed
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Wait For Aviation Body To Finish Ajit Pawar Crash Probe: Devendra Fadnavis
Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday said a crucial probe by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation is underway into the plane crash that killed Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, and urged that conclusions be drawn only after the investigation ends.
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Indigo Has Enough Pilots, Operations Stabilised: Aviation Watchdog
Aviation watchdog DGCA on Tuesday said sustained regulatory oversight as well as corrective measures have helped stabilise operations at IndiGo.
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"Speculation Unnecessary": J&K Top Cop Says Blast In Nowgam "Accidental"
The Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police (DGP), Nalin Prabhat, stressed on Saturday that any speculation about the incident was unnecessary, as preliminary findings pointed to an inadvertent blast during a mandated forensic procedure.
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Free Cancellation, Faster Refunds: Aviation Body Proposes 'Passenger-First' Rules
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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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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Saadia Zahidi Becomes First Woman Chief Of International Aviation Body
In a release, IATA said Zahidi would be the ninth Director General and the first woman appointed to hold the position and would take charge from November 1.
-
Former Top Delhi Health Official Arrested In Multi-Crore Medical Scam Case
The case pertains to alleged large-scale financial irregularities in procurements worth several hundred crores of rupees by the Central Procurement Agency (CPA), functioning under the DGHS.
-
Why Ex-Air India Pilot's Licence Was Restored 15 Years After Suspension
The matter stemmed from a 2011 probe into allegations that several pilots had secured licences using forged examination documents.
-
Aviation Body Issues Ebola Precaution Guidelines For Uganda, Congo Airlines
Airlines must ensure compliance with health screening requirements, including identification of suspected cases, immediate isolation measures and coordination with airport health authorities.
-
CBI Arrests Aviation Body Official In Rs 2.5 Lakh Bribery Case
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested a senior official of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) along with a private individual in connection with a Rs 2.5 lakh bribery case, officials said on Saturday.
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Airlines To Offer 60% Flight Seats Without Additional Charge From April 20
On March 18, the civil aviation ministry announced that directions have been issued to the DGCA to direct airlines to allocate a minimum of 60 per cent of seats for selection on any flight free of charge to ensure fair access for passengers.
-
Ex-Google Executive Matt Brittin Appointed New Director-General Of BBC
Brittin's name has been circulating in the UK media for weeks, after the current director-general, Tim Davie, resigned in November.
-
No Cockpit Voice, Flight Data Recorder In Plane That Crashed In Jharkhand
The nearly 40-year-old Beechcraft C90A aircraft that crashed in Jharkhand on Monday, killing seven people, did not have cockpit voice or flight data recorders, according to the aviation regulator DGCA.
-
From Verbal Abuse To Cockpit Breach, How Aviation Body Is Redefining Punishment For Unruly Flyers
The DGCA has proposed sweeping changes that seeks to strengthen aircraft safety, restore onboard discipline, and give airlines greater authority to act swiftly against those who misbehave
-
India Has 25,001 Licensed Pilots, Centre Lacks Data On Those Seeking Jobs
India currently has 25,001 pilots with valid licences, the government informed the Lok Sabha. But the Centre also admitted it has no central record of how many of these pilots are actually employed
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Wait For Aviation Body To Finish Ajit Pawar Crash Probe: Devendra Fadnavis
Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday said a crucial probe by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation is underway into the plane crash that killed Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, and urged that conclusions be drawn only after the investigation ends.
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Indigo Has Enough Pilots, Operations Stabilised: Aviation Watchdog
Aviation watchdog DGCA on Tuesday said sustained regulatory oversight as well as corrective measures have helped stabilise operations at IndiGo.
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"Speculation Unnecessary": J&K Top Cop Says Blast In Nowgam "Accidental"
The Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police (DGP), Nalin Prabhat, stressed on Saturday that any speculation about the incident was unnecessary, as preliminary findings pointed to an inadvertent blast during a mandated forensic procedure.
-
Free Cancellation, Faster Refunds: Aviation Body Proposes 'Passenger-First' Rules
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.
-
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.
