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Last Updated: January 29, 2024, 17:48 ISTAir India: Pilots Seek DGCA's Urgent Action Over Alleged Workload Breach. (File photo)Air India pilots urge DGCA intervention over alleged workload breaches despite recent fatigue-reducing measures; safety concerns raised.Air India‘s pilot unions, the Indian Pilots’ Guild (IPG) and Indian Commercial Pilots’ Association (ICPA), are urging the aviation regulator, DGCA, to step in following claims of pilots being overworked beyond their duty hours, even after recent measures were…

NTSB investigator-in-charge John Lovell examines the fuselage plug area of Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 after a panel used to plug an area reserved for an exit door on the Boeing 737 Max 9 jetliner blew out shortly after takeoff. (Image: AP Photo)DGCA had directed domestic airlines to immediately carry out inspection of emergency exits of all Boeing 737-8 Max planes in their fleets on SaturdayAviation regulator DGCA on Monday said the checks of Boeing 737-8 Max planes have been completed satisfactorily. On Saturday, the…

Curated By: Shahrukh ShahLast Updated: January 08, 2024, 18:47 ISTRepresentational image. (File photo)As per the latest update in FDTL, the crew members will have 48 hours of rest period, instead of 36 every week.In a move to enhance flight safety, and improve the work culture in the aviation industry, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), which works as a watchdog for the sector, has made some significant changes in the regulations of Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) for flight crew members.It has been…

The SOPs will have to be mandatorily adhered by the airlines with immediate effect and has been issued in public interest.(Representative Image)As per the latest release, DGCA has issued Civil Aviation Requirement (CAR) Section-3, Series M Part IV “Facilities to be provided to passengers by airlines due to denied boarding, cancellation of flights and delays in flights"In the wake of massive flight cancellations and delays at various airports including the Delhi airport due to the fog and adverse weather conditions, the…

Is the Sky Clearing Up for Air Passengers? DGCA Releases New SOPs Amidst Aviation Chaos. (PTI File Photo)DGCA introduces new SOPs after airport chaos. Indigo and CSMIA face penalties. Delhi's CAT III runway progress amid fog disruptions. In a recent turn of events, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has released fresh Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as air travel faces turbulence due to dense fog and disruptions at Delhi’s airport.The ministry and DGCA’s swift actions come in response to viral videos…

Last Updated: January 24, 2024, 21:32 ISTMeanwhile, on January 17, DGCA imposed a fine of Rs 30 lakh on Air India for lapses in the rostering of pilots for operating flights in low visibility conditions. (Photo: Air India)The regulator had received a complaint from a former Air India pilot alleging that the airline operated Boeing 777 planes to the US without having the required system of emergency oxygen supplyAviation watchdog DGCA has imposed a penalty of Rs 1.10 crore on Air India for safety violations with respect to…

Airlines Mandated to Provide Compensation & Assistance for Flight Disruptions, Says DGCA Guidelines. (Image for representation: News18)DGCA mandates airlines to compensate and assist passengers for cancellations and delays. Guidelines ensure passenger rights and support during disruptions.In a move to ease the inconvenience faced by passengers due to flight cancellations and delays, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued guidelines mandating airline companies to adhere to specific…

Last Updated: November 24, 2023, 22:10 ISTThe DGCA said the aviation industry is grappling with uncertainties due to new threats and reports of GNSS jamming and spoofing. (Image for representation: News18)The DGCA issued an advisory to all Indian airlines and the Airports Authority of India on measures to deal with threats from jamming and spoofing of the Global Navigation Satellite SystemAfter recent reports of aircraft losing GPS signal in the airspace over the Middle East, the DGCA on Friday issued an advisory to all…

Air India. (Photo: Air India) Air India faces Rs. 10 lakh fine as DGCA penalizes non-compliance with passenger rights, exposing lapses in training, compensation, and services.The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has taken stringent action against Air India, imposing a hefty fine of Rs 10 lakhs for glaring non-compliance with passenger rights regulations.DGCA’s thorough inspections conducted at key airports in Delhi, Kochi, and Bangalore during May and September 2023 uncovered concerning breaches of guidelines…

Last Updated: November 01, 2023, 17:13 ISTThe DGCA said it has revised the Civil Aviation Requirements so as to enhance safety of aircraft operations and streamline existing regulations. (Image for representation: News18)In its revised norms for the medical examination of aircraft personnel for alcohol consumption, the DGCA said using these substances can result in positive breath analyser testPilots and crew members cannot use mouthwash, tooth gel or any substance that has alcoholic content as that could result in…