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Air India Pilot Dies Of Heart Attack In Bali During Scheduled Rest
The first officer, who was nearly 40 years old, operated a flight from Delhi to Bali on Tuesday, according to an airline official.
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IndiGo Gets Regulator's Warning Over Airfare Cap Compliance
The aviation regulator has advised the airline to exercise due caution and ensure strict adherence to applicable government orders in the future.
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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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Indian Airlines Cut 10% Flights Amid Iran War. What It Means For Travellers
Nearly three out of every four flights operated by Indian carriers to the Gulf have been cancelled since February 28.
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Regulator's New Rules For Foreign Airlines Wanting To Launch Ops In India
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued a fresh set of guidelines for foreign airlines seeking to operate flights to and from the country, detailing the approval process.
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Noida International Airport Gets Key Licence, To Begin Operations Soon
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation on Friday issued the aerodrome licence to the Noida International Airport in Jewar, marking a key step towards the commencement of flight operations, officials said.
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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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Aviation Watchdog Orders Special Audit Of VSR Ventures Flying Ajit Pawar
Investigation into the Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar's plane crash has intensified with the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) ordering a special audit of VSR Ventures, the private jet company that flew the leader.
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From Sanjay Gandhi To Ajit Pawar: Indian Leaders Lost To Aviation Accidents
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar was killed after an aircraft carrying him crashed in Pune's Baramati on Tuesday, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) confirmed.
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Won't Cancel Any Flights Under New Rules: IndiGo Tells Aviation Regulator
Low-cost carrier IndiGo has informed the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) that it does not plan to cancel any flights after February 10.
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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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Air India Pilot Dies Of Heart Attack In Bali During Scheduled Rest
The first officer, who was nearly 40 years old, operated a flight from Delhi to Bali on Tuesday, according to an airline official.
-
IndiGo Gets Regulator's Warning Over Airfare Cap Compliance
The aviation regulator has advised the airline to exercise due caution and ensure strict adherence to applicable government orders in the future.
-
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.
-
Indian Airlines Cut 10% Flights Amid Iran War. What It Means For Travellers
Nearly three out of every four flights operated by Indian carriers to the Gulf have been cancelled since February 28.
-
Regulator's New Rules For Foreign Airlines Wanting To Launch Ops In India
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued a fresh set of guidelines for foreign airlines seeking to operate flights to and from the country, detailing the approval process.
-
Noida International Airport Gets Key Licence, To Begin Operations Soon
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation on Friday issued the aerodrome licence to the Noida International Airport in Jewar, marking a key step towards the commencement of flight operations, officials said.
-
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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Aviation Watchdog Orders Special Audit Of VSR Ventures Flying Ajit Pawar
Investigation into the Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar's plane crash has intensified with the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) ordering a special audit of VSR Ventures, the private jet company that flew the leader.
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From Sanjay Gandhi To Ajit Pawar: Indian Leaders Lost To Aviation Accidents
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar was killed after an aircraft carrying him crashed in Pune's Baramati on Tuesday, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) confirmed.
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Won't Cancel Any Flights Under New Rules: IndiGo Tells Aviation Regulator
Low-cost carrier IndiGo has informed the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) that it does not plan to cancel any flights after February 10.
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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.
