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DGCA's advisory to airlines after Pak shuts airspace: ‘Special meals, med kits’
Pakistan on Thursday closed its airspace for Indian flights amid tensions between the two countries in the wake of Pahalgam terror attack.
Published on Apr 26, 2025 12:42 PM IST
5% more flight ops likely this summer
The data pertains to the summer schedule, which outlines the flying slots airlines will receive – though some may choose not to fly as many services
Published on Mar 26, 2025 07:26 AM IST
Air India’s flight into training turbulence
Allegations of compromised flight training is the most worrisome problem the airline faces, given ensuring passenger safety is the cornerstone of the business
Published on Mar 20, 2025 07:33 PM IST
Ministry to issue notice to Air India for unavailability of wheelchair to woman
The incident, which occurred on March 4, involved an elderly passenger falling down at the Delhi airport after not receiving a pre-booked wheelchair
Published on Mar 17, 2025 09:18 PM IST
Noida international airport in Jewar to be opened in May: Minister
At least two officials told HT that the airport is currently gearing for a final inspection by DGCA and it is likely to be inaugurated on May 15.
Published on Mar 12, 2025 04:42 AM IST
Odisha govt to impart preparatory pilot training to 50 tribal students
The Odisha government will identify at least 300 tribal students, from whom 50 will be shortlisted through proper screening.
Updated on Mar 02, 2025 03:59 PM IST
PTI | , Bhubaneswar
Cardinal McElroy calls for compassion in immigration policy as he prepares to lead in Washington
Cardinal McElroy calls for compassion in immigration policy as he prepares to lead in Washington
Published on Feb 28, 2025 03:49 AM IST
AP |
Navi Mumbai airport likely to open in May
Navi Mumbai International Airport may open on May 15, pending final approvals after a successful assessment by aviation regulators.
Published on Feb 26, 2025 03:56 AM IST
Neha LM Tripathi, New Delhi
DGCA seeks response from Air India after minister gets ‘broken seat’
Union minister Shivraj Chouhan in a tweet said that he was assigned a ‘broken and sunken seat’ on an Air India flight during his journey from Bhopal to Delhi
Updated on Feb 22, 2025 08:08 PM IST
Revised pilot duty norms to be rolled out in phased manner from July 1: DGCA to Delhi HC
Revised pilot duty norms to be rolled out in phased manner from July 1: DGCA to Delhi HC
Published on Feb 21, 2025 08:56 PM IST
PTI |
DGCA phased rollout: More rest for pilots, tighter limits for night
India’s aviation regulator has proposed a new, phased roadmap to introduce stricter limits on when and how long pilots can fly in order to minimise fatigue.
Published on Feb 21, 2025 04:00 AM IST
Shruti Kakkar, New Delhi
A case of multiple failures, at too many checkpoints
Three primary violations by a Kanpur-based Flight Training Organisation were brought to the attention of the authorities.
Published on Feb 20, 2025 09:05 PM IST
DGCA transfers official over violation of training norms
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has transferred its Director of Flight Training over allegations involving intentional violations of critical flight training regulations
Published on Feb 06, 2025 06:54 AM IST
Neha LM Tripathi, New Delhi
Aircraft technical glitches decreased over three years: Civil aviation minister
civil aviation minister Rammohan Naidu told Rajya Sabha that the data available for the last three years shows there is a decrease in the number of technical glitches reported by the airlines
Updated on Feb 03, 2025 09:00 PM IST
Airlines to cut fares for Maha Kumbh 2025 by 50%, says aviation minister: Report
Starting February 1, airfare for Mahakumbh Mela 2025 will be cut by 50%, as announced by civil aviation minister K Ram Mohan Naidu.
Updated on Feb 01, 2025 09:24 AM IST
Consumer affairs ministry flags high airfares to DGCA
The consumer affairs ministry urged the directorate general of civil aviation (DGCA) to review the spike in airfares
Updated on Jan 29, 2025 06:34 PM IST
Kumbh: Prayagraj airfares near ₹50k ahead of ‘Mauni Amavasya’, DGCA steps in
More than 12 crore people have visited the Maha Kumbh after it started on January 13. The gathering, happening once in 12 years, will go on till February 26.
Updated on Jan 27, 2025 01:08 PM IST
Mahakumbh 2025: Centre urges airlines to ‘rationalise’ Prayagraj airfares
The DGCA approved 81 additional flights in January to meet the increased demand for air travel during the Mahakumbh Mela 2025.
Published on Jan 26, 2025 08:55 AM IST
PTI |
Domestic airlines flew 16.13 million passengers in 2024: DGCA
DGCA said IndiGo had the highest (73.4% ) on-time performance in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad followed by Air India (67.6%) and Akasa Air (62.7%)
Updated on Jan 23, 2025 08:51 AM IST
Domestic airlines flew 16 million passengers in 2024: DGCA data
The data also showed that on a month-to-month basis, the increase in passengers carried was 8.19% compared to the same months in the previous year
Updated on Jan 23, 2025 07:54 AM IST
DGCA warning to Akasa Air, asks to ensure strict compliance of rules
The DGCA noted that the Operations Manual revision cycle exceeded six months, which is director Flight Operations’ Failure to Ensure Compliance
Published on Jan 15, 2025 04:30 PM IST
DGCA calls for total overhaul of Delhi airport’s T2
DGCA has ordered a six-month renovation of Delhi's IGI Airport Terminal 2 starting late April, enhancing facilities and efficiency for future operations.
Updated on Jan 10, 2025 04:50 AM IST
First commercial flight lands at NMIA, inauguration planned on April 17
Will enable us to get requisite permissions for operations by March, grand inauguration planned on April 17: NMIA CEO
Updated on Dec 30, 2024 08:11 AM IST
DGCA orders suspension of Akasa Air's executives over pilot training lapses
The suspension was issued against Akasa Air's director of operations and director of training, PTI reported.
Published on Dec 27, 2024 10:34 PM IST
Akasa Air fined ₹10 lakh by DGCA for not compensating passengers
This is regarding the denial of the boarding of seven passengers who had booked a flight from Bangalore to Pune on September 6
Published on Dec 25, 2024 07:25 AM IST
PTI |
‘Doubt on its credibility’: IndiGo on AirHelp rating it among the worst airlines
The 'AirHelp Score report 2024' placed IndiGo close to the bottom at 103rd place out of the 109 airlines analysed
Published on Dec 05, 2024 10:02 AM IST
HT News Desk | Edited by Abhyjith K. Ashokan
Air India urination case: SC asks DGCA to modify norms for unruly passengers
The top court bench was hearing a plea filed by a 73-year-old woman, on whom a male co-passenger allegedly urinated on board an Air India flight in 2022
Published on Nov 26, 2024 07:33 PM IST
DGCA issues advisory to airlines on ‘minimum amenities’ for delayed flights
The DGCA said that these measures for delayed flights aim to prioritise “passenger convenience during unforeseen disruptions.”
Published on Nov 22, 2024 11:05 PM IST
Longest and shortest non-stop flight routes in India this winter
The aviation regulator has approved flights for the winter schedule. Below is a guide on the longest and shortest routes operated by airlines
Published on Oct 29, 2024 03:24 PM IST
AICTE collaborates with AVPL to launch AeroVision Drone labs
AVPL is a DGCA-certified drone manufacturer and training company that specializes in comprehensive drone training and offers Drone as a Service (DaaS) solutions
Published on Oct 11, 2024 02:00 PM IST
ANI | , New Delhi