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DGCA debars air traffic controller for using psychoactive substance

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has penalised an air traffic controller (ATC) at the Delhi Airport after he tested positive for a psychoactive substance

SpiceJet Durgapur incident: DGCA suspends pilot's licence for 6 months

Aviation regulator DGCA has suspended the licence of a SpiceJet pilot for six months following an incident where the airline's flight from Mumbai to Durgapur had faced severe turbulence and resulted in injuries to many passengers in May. In the incident that happened on May 1, as many as 14 passengers and 3 cabin crew members were injured. A senior DGCA official on Saturday said the licence of the pilot-in-command of the flight has been suspended for six months due to various violations. Among others, the pilot could have dealt with the bad weather situation in a better manner, the official said. There were no comments on the issue from SpiceJet. Since it was a serious incident, the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) was probing the matter. As many as 195 people, including 2 pilots and 4 cabin crew members were onboard the flight. Earlier, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) had said the 14 passengers and 3 cabin crew members suffered injuries related to

Why pilot samples that fail drug test have to be sent to labs abroad

DGCA rules highlight limited capabilities among private labs in India to confirm drug tests

Over 9.7 mn domestic air passengers in July, 7.6% lower than June: DGCA

More than 9.7 mn domestic passengers travelled by air in July, 7.6 per cent lower than the 10.5 mn who travelled in June, aviation regulator DGCA said on Thursday

Airlines will have to take action against flyers without mask: DGCA

Aviation regulator DGCA on Wednesday asked all Indian carriers to strictly enforce COVID-19 protocol, including mask mandate for passengers, in aircraft amid a rise in infections across the country. In a statement, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said it will be conducting "random checks" in aircraft across the country to see if the COVID-19 protocol is being enforced or not. Airlines have to ensure that passengers are wearing face masks properly throughout the journey and there is proper sensitisation of passengers through various platforms, it mentioned. "In case a passenger does not comply with the directions, strict action will be taken by airlines against the passenger," it added. In view of the rise in the number of COVID-19 cases, the airlines have been advised again on August 16 to strictly comply with COVID-19 protocol inside the aircraft, it mentioned. India on Wednesday recorded 9,062 fresh COVID-19 infections that took its tally to 4,42,86,256, while t

DGCA fines five helicopter operators in Kedarnath, officials suspended

The DGCA has imposed a fine of Rs 5 lakh each on five helicopter operators carrying passengers in Kedarnath Dham

What DGCA's new medical guidelines prescribe for transgender persons

Though regulator revised rules after government intervention, transgender applicants still have a long road ahead

Civil aviation sector's safety, security 'paramount': Jyotiraditya Scindia

The civil aviation minister also said the DGCA has target of carrying out 3,709 checks this year as part of its annual surveillance plan. Prior to coronavirus pandemic, target was around 2,775 checks.

Complaints over flight cancellations, denial of boarding dip in FY22

DGCA data shows that airlines had to shell out Rs 3 crore to settle claims arising from such complaints

DGCA issues guidelines to prevent hits by bird, other animals at airports

It said that all airport operators are requested to review their wildlife hazard management programme to identify the gaps and ensure its strict implementation in and in the vicinity of an aerodrome.

Why is the aircraft maintenance sector in dire straits?

The recent spurt in technical snags and emergency landings have shone the spotlight on it and forced the airline regulator DGCA to step in. What is plaguing the aircraft maintenance sector?

478 glitches faced by Indian airlines in a year; Air India alone faced 184

Indigo followed Air India with 98 glitches. Spicejet faced 77 such glitches and stood third on the list

478 glitches faced by Indian airlines in a year; Air India alone faced 184

Indigo followed Air India with 98 glitches. Spicejet faced 77 such glitches and stood third on the list

Civil aviation sector to employ 100,000 more people by 2024: Ministry

During 2019, 2020 and 2021, at least 2,368, 400 and 296 pilots were recruited, the aviation ministry stated

Rising dues to foreign aircraft lessors choking SpiceJet's finances

At the end of FY21, SpiceJet had Rs 8,446 crore in lease liabilities primarily to offshore lessors

Will bring 10 grounded wide-body aircraft to service by 2023: Air India

Air India on Sunday said it will bring back its 10 grounded wide-body aircraft to service by early 2023

Airline glitches: Aircraft maintenance sector in dire need of maintenance

Pool of engineers increasing every year, though jobs have failed to keep pace

SpiceJet flyers walk on Delhi airport's tarmac after waiting for bus

A significant number of passengers who disembarked from Hyderabad-Delhi flight night walked on airport's tarmac as airline could not provide a bus for around 45 minutes to take them to the terminal

SpiceJet flights to be reinstated gradually if...: DGCA chief explains how

Arun Kumar said SpiceJet will be permitted to reinstate its capacity but in a gradual manner and once it demonstrates it has fixed the manpower and spare part shortages

DGCA deregisters three SpiceJet aircraft after lessor puts in request

The DGCA deregistered three SpiceJet aircraft on Thursday, five days after their lessor Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) asked the aviation regulator for it, sources said. Moreover, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is expected to deregister another SpiceJet aircraft on Friday, acceding to the request put forward by Irish lessor company Alterna aircraft on August 1, they added. DAE and Alterna had put in the Irrevocable Deregistration and Export Request Authorisation (IDERA) requests to deregister the aforementioned four planes. The IDERA request is usually filed by a lessor when its negotiation with the airline regarding payment of dues fails. While SpiceJet did not issue any fresh statement on Thursday, it had issued a communiqu on the DAE's action earlier this week. "SpiceJet plans to replace all its older Boeing aircraft with the new Max model in a phased manner. Between now and next calendar year, SpiceJet will induct around 20 new Max planes into its fleet. As