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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the lowering of window shades during aircraft operations at Indian Air Force Joint User Airports (JUAs) has been withdrawn.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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Air India Says In Process Of Completing "One-Time" Boeing 787 Safety Checks
Air India on Saturday said it is in the process of completing the one-time safety inspections, as mandated by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), for its Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet.
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Aviation Regulator DGCA Orders Audit Of Helicopter Services In Uttarakhand
Aviation safety regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has ordered special audits/enhanced surveillance into helicopter operations involved in shuttle services in Uttarakhand.
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Aviation Watchdog To Probe Highway Landing Of Chopper Headed To Kedarnath
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation will carry out an investigation into the emergency landing made by a private helicopter carrying pilgrims to Kedarnath.
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Aviation Regulator Pulls Up Turkish Airlines Over Safety Violations
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) found multiple safety violations in Turkish Airlines operations during surprise inspections carried out between May 29 and June 2 at four major Indian airports.
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Send Link On Passenger Rights With Tickets: Aviation Watchdog To Airlines
All airlines have to inform passengers about their rights and regulations, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation or DGCA has directed. Online links of the passenger charter will have to be sent via SMS or WhatsApp once a ticket is booked.
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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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Air India Says In Process Of Completing "One-Time" Boeing 787 Safety Checks
Air India on Saturday said it is in the process of completing the one-time safety inspections, as mandated by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), for its Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet.
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Aviation Regulator DGCA Orders Audit Of Helicopter Services In Uttarakhand
Aviation safety regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has ordered special audits/enhanced surveillance into helicopter operations involved in shuttle services in Uttarakhand.
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Aviation Watchdog To Probe Highway Landing Of Chopper Headed To Kedarnath
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation will carry out an investigation into the emergency landing made by a private helicopter carrying pilgrims to Kedarnath.
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Aviation Regulator Pulls Up Turkish Airlines Over Safety Violations
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) found multiple safety violations in Turkish Airlines operations during surprise inspections carried out between May 29 and June 2 at four major Indian airports.
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Send Link On Passenger Rights With Tickets: Aviation Watchdog To Airlines
All airlines have to inform passengers about their rights and regulations, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation or DGCA has directed. Online links of the passenger charter will have to be sent via SMS or WhatsApp once a ticket is booked.
