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DGCA Serves 4 Notices To Air India For Over 29 Safety Violations: Minister
The government on Thursday said that the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) had issued four show-cause notices to Air India over 29 violations.
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Parliament Panel Flags Aviation Safety Gaps, Says "Give DGCA Full Autonomy"
Grant the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) full administrative and financial autonomy is one among twelve recommendations made by a parliamentary committee in a report reviewing India's civil aviation sector, tabled in both Houses.
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DGCA Issues Warning To Air India, Seeks Stricter Compliance
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued a warning letter to Air India Ltd., cautioning the airline over violations of flight time regulations.
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"Why Target Air India Only": Supreme Court Junks Plea For Safety Audit
The Supreme Court on Friday refused to hear a plea to appoint a retired top court judge for examining Air India's safety practices among other aspects and asked the petitioner why target the airline that witnessed an "unfortunate tragedy".
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48 Air Passengers Placed On 'No-Fly List' Till July 30 This Year: Centre
Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol has informed the Rajya Sabha that 48 people have been placed on the 'no-fly list' till July 30 this year.
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Audit Flags Safety Lapses Across Airlines, Aviation Regulator Says "Not Unusual"
The annual audits by India's aviation regulator have found 57 lapses at Alliance Air and 51 at Air India, among other airlines, highlighting a lack of adequate training for some pilots, use of unapproved simulators and a poor rostering system.
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Aviation Body Flags 51 Safety Lapses In Air India's Operations
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has found 51 safety lapses in Air India's operations during its annual audit, raising fresh concerns over the airline's compliance with mandatory aviation safety norms.
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Air India Aircraft Grounded By Aviation Body Due To Overdue Emergency Slide Inspection
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has grounded an Air India aircraft after discovering a serious lapse during a routine audit -- an overdue inspection of the aircraft's emergency slide system.
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Over 10,500 Posts Vacant Across Key Civil Aviation Regulatory Bodies
More than 10,500 posts are lying vacant across key civil aviation regulatory bodies in India, according to data submitted in the Rajya Sabha. The Ministry of Civil Aviation shared this in response to a question by MP Dr Medha Vishram Kulkarni
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Air India Warned Over 'Systemic' Lapses In Managing Pilot Fatigue: Report
Air India has been warned by the aviation regulator that it could face enforcement action for breaching safety standards related to crew fatigue management and training, government notices to the airline, seen by Reuters showed.
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"Cracking Under Pressure": Raghav Chadha Flags Aviation Safety, Minister Responds
AAP MP Raghav Chadha on Monday raised alarm over the state of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), alleging that the aviation regulator is "cracking under pressure" due to severe understaffing, underfunding, and lack of autonomy.
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Aviation Watchdog Withdraws Window Shade Rule At Air Force Airports
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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Delhi Cloud Seeding Trials Green Lit: When, Where They Will Be Conducted
Delhi is set to witness its first-ever cloud seeding flights starting this August after the Directorate General of Civil Aviation granted final approval for airborne trials.
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Explained: How To Become A Pilot After Class 12th In India
To become a commercial pilot, you must enroll in a flight training school approved by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).
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Air India Crash: Remains Of Co-Pilot Clive Kunder Brought To Mumbai
The mortal remains of Co-pilot Clive Kunder, who died in the Air India AI-171 flight which crashed in Ahmedabad, was brought home to Mumbai. People gathered at his place while his family stood in front of his portrait and mourned their tragic loss.
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DGCA Serves 4 Notices To Air India For Over 29 Safety Violations: Minister
The government on Thursday said that the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) had issued four show-cause notices to Air India over 29 violations.
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Parliament Panel Flags Aviation Safety Gaps, Says "Give DGCA Full Autonomy"
Grant the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) full administrative and financial autonomy is one among twelve recommendations made by a parliamentary committee in a report reviewing India's civil aviation sector, tabled in both Houses.
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DGCA Issues Warning To Air India, Seeks Stricter Compliance
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued a warning letter to Air India Ltd., cautioning the airline over violations of flight time regulations.
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"Why Target Air India Only": Supreme Court Junks Plea For Safety Audit
The Supreme Court on Friday refused to hear a plea to appoint a retired top court judge for examining Air India's safety practices among other aspects and asked the petitioner why target the airline that witnessed an "unfortunate tragedy".
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48 Air Passengers Placed On 'No-Fly List' Till July 30 This Year: Centre
Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol has informed the Rajya Sabha that 48 people have been placed on the 'no-fly list' till July 30 this year.
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Audit Flags Safety Lapses Across Airlines, Aviation Regulator Says "Not Unusual"
The annual audits by India's aviation regulator have found 57 lapses at Alliance Air and 51 at Air India, among other airlines, highlighting a lack of adequate training for some pilots, use of unapproved simulators and a poor rostering system.
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Aviation Body Flags 51 Safety Lapses In Air India's Operations
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has found 51 safety lapses in Air India's operations during its annual audit, raising fresh concerns over the airline's compliance with mandatory aviation safety norms.
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Air India Aircraft Grounded By Aviation Body Due To Overdue Emergency Slide Inspection
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has grounded an Air India aircraft after discovering a serious lapse during a routine audit -- an overdue inspection of the aircraft's emergency slide system.
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Over 10,500 Posts Vacant Across Key Civil Aviation Regulatory Bodies
More than 10,500 posts are lying vacant across key civil aviation regulatory bodies in India, according to data submitted in the Rajya Sabha. The Ministry of Civil Aviation shared this in response to a question by MP Dr Medha Vishram Kulkarni
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Air India Warned Over 'Systemic' Lapses In Managing Pilot Fatigue: Report
Air India has been warned by the aviation regulator that it could face enforcement action for breaching safety standards related to crew fatigue management and training, government notices to the airline, seen by Reuters showed.
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"Cracking Under Pressure": Raghav Chadha Flags Aviation Safety, Minister Responds
AAP MP Raghav Chadha on Monday raised alarm over the state of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), alleging that the aviation regulator is "cracking under pressure" due to severe understaffing, underfunding, and lack of autonomy.
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Aviation Watchdog Withdraws Window Shade Rule At Air Force Airports
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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Delhi Cloud Seeding Trials Green Lit: When, Where They Will Be Conducted
Delhi is set to witness its first-ever cloud seeding flights starting this August after the Directorate General of Civil Aviation granted final approval for airborne trials.
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Explained: How To Become A Pilot After Class 12th In India
To become a commercial pilot, you must enroll in a flight training school approved by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).
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Air India Crash: Remains Of Co-Pilot Clive Kunder Brought To Mumbai
The mortal remains of Co-pilot Clive Kunder, who died in the Air India AI-171 flight which crashed in Ahmedabad, was brought home to Mumbai. People gathered at his place while his family stood in front of his portrait and mourned their tragic loss.
