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DGCA okays Go First plan to resume flights on availability of interim funds

The regulator has asked the resolution professional (RP) to submit the proposed flight schedule in proportion with the available resources

DGCA accepts Go First's resumption plans, subject to some conditions

On July 19, Go First had provided the information sought by DGCA following the special audit of its facilities in Delhi and Mumbai

Akasa Air's whirlwind takeoff: How airline is gradually inching its way up

It's partly benefited from SpiceJet and GoAir's problems, but with a 20th aircraft to be inducted soon, the 11-month-old airline is eyeing international destinations too

Go First provides additional information to DGCA post audit, says official

Go First has provided additional information sought by aviation watchdog DGCA following the special audit of its facilities in Delhi and Mumbai, a senior airline said on Wednesday. The official also said the airline has now also decided to recommence operations, subject to regulatory approval, with 15-18 aircraft and 130 flights per day and ramp up to 160 flights per day with 22 aircraft in the subsequent week. However, the plan to have 22 aircraft in the fleet with four in reserve and 160 flights per day post resumption, remains unchanged, the official emphasised. Cash-strapped Go First, which had been flying for more than 17 years, stopped operations on May 3. It is undergoing an insolvency resolution process. "The DGCA after the audit had sought additional information from us, which we have submitted to it. Based on our responses, the regulator had sought some more information for clarity and that information was submitted today... there is nothing to be concerned about, the ...

DGCA sends reply to Go First flagging shortcomings in revival plan

"The DGCA shall be free to proceed ahead with the application submitted by the appellant regarding the resumption of flying operations without prejudice," the court added

Placed under enhanced surveillance, SpiceJet to get Rs 500 cr from promoter

Singh and his family own 46.95 per cent stake in the airline as on March 31, 2023

Aircraft makes emergency landing at HAL airport in Bengaluru after glitch

The aircraft safely landed with the nose gear in Up position. At the time of incident, there were two pilots and no passengers were on board the aircraft, they said

DGCA gives approval for flying training organisation in Tamil Nadu

Aviation regulator DGCA has given approval for the first flying training organisation in Tamil Nadu. The Flying Training Organisation (FTO) 'EKVI Air Training Organisation Pvt Ltd' is located in Salem, according to an official. The new FTO will provide aspiring pilots in the state with training opportunities as per the standards set by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), the official said on Tuesday. Now, there are 36 FTOs in the country.

DGCA puts SpiceJet under 'enhanced surveillance' starting June 22

Enhanced surveillance generally includes an increased number of spot checks, especially during the night, the officials mentioned

DGCA puts SpiceJet under 'enhanced surveillance'; airline refutes reports

Aviation watchdog DGCA has put SpiceJet under "enhanced surveillance" amid the budget airline facing multiple financial headwinds in recent months, a senior official said on Tuesday, but the carrier refuted any such development. It also comes against the backdrop of various lessors seeking repossession of aircraft leased to SpiceJet and some of the cases have been settled by the airline. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has put SpiceJet under enhanced surveillance for more than three weeks now and it is an ongoing process, the official told PTI. According to the regulatory official, the enhanced surveillance includes increased night surveillance and spot checks. The focus is to ensure that due to financial issues, there are no potential adverse impact on the flight operations and that there is no "cutting corners" on safety, the official said on the condition of anonymity. The enhanced surveillance is also to check whether safety obligations are being met or not, t

DGCA analysing special audit report of cash-strapped Go First: Official

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is analysing the report of the special audit of grounded Go First, which is undergoing insolvency resolution process, a senior official said on Tuesday. Cash-strapped Go First, which had been flying for more than 17 years, stopped operations from May 3. The official said the watchdog is currently analysing the report of the special audit of Go First. The special audit was done to check the operational preparedness of Go First. The audit, conducted from July 4 to 6, covered facilities of the carrier in Mumbai and Delhi. Meanwhile, Go First and aircraft lessors are engaged in a legal battle before the Delhi High Court. According to the official, the high court's ruling in this regard would also be a key factor in terms of the proceedings under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC). After taking into account the audit findings and other factors, the DGCA will decide on approving Go First's revival plan. On Monday, Go First's Resol

Go First lessors can't carry out upkeep, DGCA tells Delhi High Court

According to records, airline is the only entity authorised to maintain planes

DGCA, EASA ink MoU on drone standards, will work on training programmers

Among other things, the MoU will ensure regular information sharing between the two parties on tech development and research in this area

DGCA ties up with European agency to develop unmanned aircraft systems

Directorate General of Civil Aviation India and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency will work together in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and innovative air mobility

DGCA to collaborate with European regulator on unmanned aircraft systems

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has entered into a pact with European regulator EASA for cooperation in the areas of unmanned aircraft systems and innovative air mobility. The two watchdogs would cooperate in the areas of development of certification standards, environmental standards and related requirements for the certification and use of unmanned aircraft systems and innovative air mobility operations. This will cover licensing of personnel, training, air traffic management and infrastructure, including Unmanned Aircraft System Traffic Management standards and services, an official release said on Wednesday. The DGCA and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). According to the release, the MoU will ensure regular information sharing between the two authorities on the technological developments and research, and is expected to result in harmonised standards and accelerated growth of Indian unmanned

Aviation regulator starts special audit of facilities of Go First

Aviation regulator DGCA on Tuesday started the special audit of the facilities of Go First, which has sought approval for restarting operations. A team of officials from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) started the special audit of the facilities of Go First in Mumbai on Tuesday, according to an airline executive. The audit of the facilities will be done on Wednesday also. On Thursday, the regulator will audit the airline's facilities in Delhi, the executive told PTI. The executive also said the regulator is likely to submit the audit report on Thursday itself. Meanwhile, Go First, which stopped flying from May 3, on Tuesday extended the cancellation of its flights July 10. The Mumbai-based airline is undergoing voluntary insolvency resolution proceedings. On June 30, DGCA said the special audit to be conducted from July 4 to 6 would focus on the safety-related aspects and continued compliance of the requirements to hold an Air Operator Certificate, as well as on

SpiceJet most delayed Indian airline as travel season takes a toll

With the busy summer travel season arriving, only 61% of SpiceJet's flights departed on time from the country's four biggest airports - Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru and Hyderabad - in May

Average air tickets on various domestic routes decline, shows DGCA data

The overall average price of air tickets on various routes, including Delhi-Mumbai, has declined, according to an analysis based on the data compiled by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). In recent times, there has been a steep surge in airfares on certain routes, especially in the wake of the suspension of operations by Go First. Among 10 routes, the average airfares on the Delhi-Mumbai route dropped 74 per cent on June 29 compared to June 6, as per the data compiled by the DGCA's Tariff Monitoring Unit. During the same period, the decline was 70 per cent on the Delhi-Pune route, 72 per cent on the Delhi-Ahmedabad route and 36 per cent on the Delhi-Srinagar route. However, ticket prices rose on some routes during the comparative period. The average fares on Mumbai-Delhi and Pune-Delhi routes rose 23 per cent and 17 per cent. Earlier this month, airfares on various routes had surged, following which Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia had asked representat

Strictly follow rules, prevent unauthorised cockpit entry: DGCA to airlines

Aviation regulator DGCA on Friday asked airlines to strictly follow rules as well as sensitise pilots and cabin crew to prevent incidents of unauthorised entry of people into the cockpit. The move from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) comes against the backdrop of recent incidents where unauthorised people were allowed inside the cockpit during scheduled flights. In an advisory, DGCA has asked the heads of operations of all scheduled airlines to "prevent any unauthorised entry in the cockpit through appropriate means". Any non-compliance with the applicable regulation, dealing with unauthorised cockpit entry, shall be dealt with strictly and may also invite stringent enforcement action, it said.

DGCA safety audit of Go First on July 4-6 ahead of flight resumption

Go First halted flight operations from May 3 onwards and was admitted under insolvency process on May 10