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SpiceJet insolvency row: DGCA's early warnings reveal brewing trouble

As the insolvency issue of SpiceJet heats up, prior red-flagging to the company by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) had pointed out long awaited trouble for the aviation giant

Go First may be grounded, but IndiGo is in no hurry to expand capacity

According to company management, there is no change in the plan to add more aircraft, which was decided before Go First was grounded

Govt tells Pratt & Whitney to get grounded planes 'up and running'

The minister said the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) was waiting for Go First's plan on resumption of flights

Jet Airways looks into abyss as JKC fails to renew its flying permit

Air operator's permit (AOP) is a prerequisite for any airline to commence commercial operations

Govt may expedite Bill that assures lessors on repossession of aircraft

NCLT had on May 10 barred lessors from repossessing their planes from insolvent Go First

DGCA fines Air India Rs 30 lakh, suspends pilot for three months

'We acknowledge and accept the DGCA's ruling', said Air India

DGCA slaps Rs 30 lakh fine, suspends AI pilot for letting friend in cockpit

Aviation regulator DGCA on Friday imposed a fine of Rs 30 lakh for lapses in addressing "safety sensitive issue" related to the incident of a pilot allowing a female friend in the cockpit during a Dubai-Delhi flight on February 27. Besides, the licence of the pilot who operated the flight has been suspended for three months, the regulator said in a statement.

NCLAT to hear SMBC Aviation's plea against NCLT order on Go First today

Soon after the NCLT allowed Go First's plea on Wednesday, SMBC Aviation Capital's counsel moved the NCLAT

Go First likely to resume flights on May 24 with fewer aircraft: Report

Go First has also reportedly discussed the plans to resume flights with the Centre

NCLT admits Go First's insolvency plea, puts it under moratorium

Order prevents a viable airline from becoming an unviable one, says airline's CEO

DGCA issues notice to Go First, asks airline to stop selling tickets

'Why not cancel your licence?' regulator asks Go First which has filed for insolvency

DGCA orders Go First to stop selling air tickets with immediate effect

Aviation regulator DGCA on Monday directed crisis-hit Go First to immediately stop bookings and sale of tickets directly or indirectly till further orders, according to a source. Besides, the watchdog has issued a show cause notice to the budget carrier under the relevant provisions of the Aircraft Rules, 1937, for its failure to continue the operation of the service in a safe, efficient and reliable manner, the source said. Earlier, the airline had suspended the sale of tickets till May 15 and has cancelled flights till May 12. The carrier has filed a plea for voluntary insolvency resolution proceedings before the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), which has reserved its order. The source said the airline has been directed to stop the booking and sale of tickets directly or indirectly, with immediate effect and until further orders. The airline has been asked to submit its reply within 15 days of the receipt of the show cause notice, and further, a decision on the continuation

Lessors seek deregistration of 23 Go First planes to secure their assets

Go First has 54 Airbus aircraft in its fleet and 26 of them were in operation until Tuesday when the airline filed its insolvency application

IndiGo gets nod to remove technical paper manuals, to make aircraft lighter

IndiGo on Thursday said its Airbus aircraft are expected to be a bit lighter in weight following aviation safety regulator DGCA granting it approval to remove Technical Paper Manuals. The regulatory nod allows the airline to remove Technical Paper Manuals weighing 40 kg from each aircraft cockpit of its Airbus fleet, IndiGo said in a statement. The Gurugram-based low-cost carrier has been taking initiatives to reduce the weight on its aircraft, which results in less fuel burn. In 2015, the airline became the first in the region to launch an Electronic Flight Bag (EFB), reducing 25 kg of paper on its Airbus fleet and replacing paper charts and manuals with iPads. The adoption rate was phenomenal, with digital manuals making it easier for the crew to maneuver, with added hyperlinks and colour graphics, as per the airline. In continuation of the Less Paper Cockpit (LPC) programme, IndiGo has now been authorised by DGCA to remove the remaining set of onboard paper manuals, the airline

DGCA asks Go First to refund passengers; airline scraps flights till May 9

Airline has filed for bankruptcy, blames engine supplier Pratt & Whitney for cash crunch

Go First seeks interim moratorium, NCLT says no such provision under IBC

Go First told the court that the primary aim of filing for insolvency was to revive the airlines and it seeks a comprehensive debt restructuring

Go First employees in a lurch, look for employment at Air India, IndiGO

Go has been facing financial challenges for a long time now. Earlier, it had sent its employees on long unpaid leaves

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Go First decides to cancel flights for three days starting Wednesday

Cash-strapped airline Go First has decided to cancel all its flights for three days starting from Wednesday, extending the suspension of operations by one more day, according to a communication. The airline, which has filed for voluntary insolvency resolution proceedings, earlier in the day said flights will be suspended for two days -- May 3 and 4. It operates around 180-185 flights daily. Amid uncertainties over its future course, Go First said it would provide a full refund of tickets. "We regret to inform that due to operational reasons, Go First flights scheduled for 3rd, 4th and 5th May 2023 have been cancelled. We apologise for the inconvenience caused by the flight cancellations," the airline said in a notice on its website. "We acknowledge the flight cancellations might have disrupted your travel plans and we are committed to providing all the assistance we can. We thank you for your patience," it said. Earlier in the day, Go First CEO Kaushik Khona said flights will be .

DGCA issues show cause notice to Go First after airline cancel flights

Aviation regulator DGCA on Tuesday issued a show cause notice to Go First after the airline decided to cancel flights for two days amid a severe financial crunch. The crisis-hit airline has cancelled all their scheduled flights for May 3 and 4 "without any prior intimation", the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said in a statement. "Since Go First has failed to adhere to the approved schedule leading to passenger inconvenience, this is non-compliance with the condition for approval of the schedule. "The airline has been called upon to show cause as to why suitable action should not be initiated against the airline for the aforesaid violation," it said. Go First has been asked to submit its response to the DGCA within 24 hours. Further, the watchdog has directed the carrier to submit the details of the steps taken to mitigate the inconvenience caused to the passengers booked on flights for May 3 and 4. The airline also has to submit its plan of action to operate flight