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DGCA orders investigation into Air India Express pilot's death after cardiac arrest
New Delhi, April 18: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has ordered an investigation into the sudden death of an Air India Express pilot, who died of a cardiac arrest at the Delhi airport shortly after taking off from Srinagar on April 9.
Parliamentary panel advises reassessment of low funding to Commission of Railway Safety as compared to BCAS
New Delhi, March 27: A Parliamentary Panel has advised a reassessment of low funding received by the Commission of Railway Safety (CRS) in the year 2025-26 by the Ministry of Civil Aviation.
Parliamentary Panel recommends Election Commission like app for Civil Aviation to address flyers grievances
New Delhi, March 26: A parliamentary panel has recommended " modeled on the Election Commission's cVIGIL app, to empower citizens to report instances of arbitrary airfare pricing.
Airlines to operate record 25,610 flights a week in summer
New Delhi, March 26: India's commercial airlines will operate 25,610 flights per week during the forthcoming summer season, a 5.5 per cent increase compared to the same period last year, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said.
Indian carriers to operate 5.5% more weekly flights this summer: DGCA
New Delhi, March 25: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation on Tuesday informed that Indian carriers are gearing up for a busy summer season, with a 5.5% increase in weekly flights compared to last year.
Airlines refuse to share fare data; DGCA examining issue amid high airfare complaints
New Delhi, March 24: After airlines refused to share airfare data with the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), the aviation regulator on Monday said that it is examining the matter.
DGCA direct airlines to send flyers rights via WhatsApp with booked ticket
New Delhi, March 24: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has directed all Airlines to disseminate and emphasize the provisions of passenger-centric regulations and passenger rights.
India's aviation sector reflects stable outlook amid rising air traffic
New Delhi, March 23: India's aviation sector reflects a stable outlook with domestic air passenger traffic recording a double-digit growth of 11.04 per cent in February this year compared to the same month of the previous year, official data showed.
Several airlines report GPS interference in and around Amritsar, reveals govt
New Delhi, March 20: Several airlines have reported cases of GPS interference and spoofing while operating in and around Amritsar, the Parliament was informed on Thursday.
IndiGo Airbus A321 aircraft's tail touches runway at Chennai airport during landing
Chennai, March 9: An IndiGo Airbus A321 aircraft's tail touched the runway during landing at Chennai airport on Saturday, March 8, the airline said in a statement.
Air India terminates simulator trainer pilot for negligence, 10 pilots removed from flying duties
New Delhi, March 5: Air India has terminated a simulator trainer pilot after he failed to properly discharge his duties during recurrent simulator training for pilots.
Datia becomes Madhya Pradesh's 8th public airport: CM Mohan Yadav
Bhopal, February 22: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has granted Datia Airport a license as a public aerodrome, under the 3C/VFR category, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced on Friday.
DGCA grants license to MP's Datia airport as 'public aerodrome'
Bhopal, Feb 22: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has granted a license to the newly developed Datia airport as a public aerodrome under the 3C/VFR category.
DGCA directs airlines to boost capacity, rationalise fares for Prayagraj during Mahakumbh
New Delhi, January 27: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has directed airlines to increase capacity and rationalize fares for flights to Prayagraj during the ongoing Mahakumbh.
India's airlines log 6 pc rise in traffic with 16 crore flyers on domestic routes in 2024
New Delhi, Jan 23: India’s domestic air passenger traffic rose by 6.12 per cent to 16.13 crore in 2024 from 15.2 crore in the previous year, according to the latest data compiled by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).