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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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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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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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Aviation Regulator Okays Private Hospitals For Pilots' Medical Tests
To streamline medical services in the aviation sector, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has approved several private hospitals across the country to conduct medical examinations for pilots and other licensed aviation personnel.
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IndiGo Fined Rs 40 Lakh For Using Unqualified Pilot Simulators
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has imposed a total penalty of Rs 40 lakh on IndiGo Airlines after finding that the carrier conducted pilot training on non-qualified flight simulators for operations at critical airports
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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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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.
-
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.
-
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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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.
-
Aviation Regulator Okays Private Hospitals For Pilots' Medical Tests
To streamline medical services in the aviation sector, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has approved several private hospitals across the country to conduct medical examinations for pilots and other licensed aviation personnel.
-
IndiGo Fined Rs 40 Lakh For Using Unqualified Pilot Simulators
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has imposed a total penalty of Rs 40 lakh on IndiGo Airlines after finding that the carrier conducted pilot training on non-qualified flight simulators for operations at critical airports
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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.
