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Aviation Watchdog Wants Boeing 737 Pilots To Undergo Simulator Training

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday September 13, 2019

Aviation regulator DGCA has asked the airlines and Boeing to ensure that pilots who are qualified to fly 737 Max planes in India are given simulator training in order to ensure passenger safety once the aircraft is back in operation, said a senior official.

Flight Operations Between Pithoragarh-Dehradun Resume After Seven Months

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday September 13, 2019

Flight operations between Pithoragarh and Dehradun resumed on Friday after the DGCA gave its clearance following a detailed scrutiny

SpiceJet Pilot Misheard Air Traffic Control Command Meant For IndiGo

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday September 1, 2019

Aviation regulator DGCA on Saturday suspended a first officer of SpiceJet for three months for mishearing an Air Traffic Control clearance, due to which he gave incorrect direction to the pilot-in-command (PIC), causing runway incursion at Mumbai airport, said a source.

DGCA Asks Indian Fliers Not to Carry Older 15-Inch MacBook Pro Laptops

Gaurav Shukla | Monday August 26, 2019

Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), the regulatory authority of civil aviation in India, has asked the air passengers in the country to stop carrying select models of 15-inch Apple MacBook Pro laptops.

Aviation Body Suspends SpiceJet Pilots For Overshooting Runway: Report

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday August 10, 2019

Aviation regulator DGCA on Saturday suspended two SpiceJet pilots for a year as their B737 aircraft made a late touchdown at the Mumbai airport overshooting the runway on July 2, sources said.

Breath Analyser Test Proposed For Air Traffic Controllers

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday August 7, 2019

In a significant move, aviation watchdog Directorate General of Civil Aviation or DGCA on Wednesday proposed breath analyser test for air traffic controllers, aircraft maintenance personnel and ground handling staff.

"Don't Know About Tomorrow But Nothing To Worry About Today": J&K Governor

India News | Edited by Jimmy Jacob | Saturday August 3, 2019

Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik on Saturday said that while he cannot predict the fate of the state's special status, there was "nothing to worry" about for now. The remark came hours after National Conference leader Omar Abdullah met him to enquire if the centre was planning to make a move in this direction.

Safety Management System Of 5 Airlines Found Deficient: Centre

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday July 18, 2019

Aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation has conducted safety audits of Air India Express, SpiceJet, AirAsia, IndiGo and GoAir and it found the implementation of their safety management system "to be deficient", the government informed Rajya Sabha Wednesday.

Aviation Body Grounds Vistara Pilot Who Issued "Mayday Call": Report

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday July 17, 2019

Aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Tuesday grounded a pilot of a Vistara flight who issued a "Mayday" distress call due to low fuel near Lucknow airport on Monday while operating a Mumbai-Delhi flight.

Aviation Watchdog Sends Notice To SpiceJet Executives Over Landing Issues

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday July 4, 2019

Four senior executives of SpiceJet were issued show cause notices by DGCA on Thursday after a special audit team of the aviation regulator, which probed multiple landing incidents involving the airline, found lapses on their part, according to sources privy to the development.

Aviation Body Starts Audit Of Airlines, Airports In Monsoon-Hit Areas

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday July 4, 2019

Aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said on Thursday it has started a special audit of all airlines and airports in monsoon-affected areas in the wake of multiple landing incidents across India.

Air Asia India Drops Plan To Lease Jet Airways' Grounded B737 Aircraft: Report

Business | Indo-Asian News Service | Saturday May 25, 2019

The Bengaluru-headquartered Air Asia India also showed initial interest and applied to Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) for regulatory approval.

Aviation Regulator Asks Airlines To Keep Fares As Low As Possible: Report

Business | NDTV Profit Team | Tuesday April 16, 2019

As concerns persist on higher air ticket prices, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Tuesday held a meeting with representatives of airlines, the official said.

Avolon Seeks To De-Register Two Planes Leased To Jet Airways, Woes Deepen For Airline

Business | Thomson Reuters | Friday April 5, 2019

Two subsidiaries of Dublin-based Avolon applied to Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to de-register two Boeing 737-800s.

IndiGo Cancels 30 Flights, Will Continue Cancellations For Some More Days

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday February 12, 2019

Shortage of pilots continued to hamper operations of IndiGo with the budget carrier Tuesday cancelling as many as 30 flights from across major airports and passengers allegedly being forced to buy last minute tickets at high fares, a source said.