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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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Air India vs Congress MP On Runway Horror Claim, BJP Adds 'No-Fly' Demand
A senior Congress leader's social media post about an alleged runway horror at Chennai airport has snowballed into a political row after Air India disagreed with the politician's claim.
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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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Rs 96,000 Crore Spent On India's Airports In Last 5 Years: Minister
The Airports Authority of India and public-private partnerships have incurred a capital expenditure (capex) of more than Rs 96,000 crore during FY 2019-20 to FY 2024-25 on the development, upgradation, and modernisation of airports in the country
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India Seeks Global Code Of Conduct To Prevent Pilot Poaching: Report
India wants countries to agree on a new code of conduct on hiring each other's airline staff after raising concerns that its fast-growing aviation system is being stifled by the poaching of Indian pilots and cabin crew without adequate notice.
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Aviation Safety Body Directs Increased Security At Airports Due To Potential Terror Threat
The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) has directed all stakeholders to enhance security at airports due to a potential threat from a terror group during the period from September 22 to October 2.
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Akasa Air Examiner Suspended For Lapse In Checking Pilot Skills
Akasa Air's examiner has been suspended by the civil aviation regulator DGCA over procedural lapses during pilot skill test.
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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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What Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Said In Parliament On Air India Crash, Technical Defects In Aircraft
Commercial airlines in India have reported a total of 2,094 technical defects between 2021 and June 2025, Union Minister of Civil Aviation Ram Mohan Naidu informed the Rajya Sabha on Monday.
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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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9 Notices To Air India In 6 Months For Safety Violations: Government
Nine show cause notices have been issued to Air India in connection with five safety violations in the last six months, the Civil Aviation ministry informed Rajya Sabha today in response to a series of queries from MPs.
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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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Air India vs Congress MP On Runway Horror Claim, BJP Adds 'No-Fly' Demand
A senior Congress leader's social media post about an alleged runway horror at Chennai airport has snowballed into a political row after Air India disagreed with the politician's claim.
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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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Rs 96,000 Crore Spent On India's Airports In Last 5 Years: Minister
The Airports Authority of India and public-private partnerships have incurred a capital expenditure (capex) of more than Rs 96,000 crore during FY 2019-20 to FY 2024-25 on the development, upgradation, and modernisation of airports in the country
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India Seeks Global Code Of Conduct To Prevent Pilot Poaching: Report
India wants countries to agree on a new code of conduct on hiring each other's airline staff after raising concerns that its fast-growing aviation system is being stifled by the poaching of Indian pilots and cabin crew without adequate notice.
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Aviation Safety Body Directs Increased Security At Airports Due To Potential Terror Threat
The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) has directed all stakeholders to enhance security at airports due to a potential threat from a terror group during the period from September 22 to October 2.
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Akasa Air Examiner Suspended For Lapse In Checking Pilot Skills
Akasa Air's examiner has been suspended by the civil aviation regulator DGCA over procedural lapses during pilot skill test.
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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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What Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Said In Parliament On Air India Crash, Technical Defects In Aircraft
Commercial airlines in India have reported a total of 2,094 technical defects between 2021 and June 2025, Union Minister of Civil Aviation Ram Mohan Naidu informed the Rajya Sabha on Monday.
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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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9 Notices To Air India In 6 Months For Safety Violations: Government
Nine show cause notices have been issued to Air India in connection with five safety violations in the last six months, the Civil Aviation ministry informed Rajya Sabha today in response to a series of queries from MPs.
