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Review guidelines on face masks on flights, says Delhi HC to DGCA
The Delhi High Court on Monday said the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) should review its guidelines for face masks on flights in compliance with the Centre's instructions
 "Review guidelines on face masks on flights, says Delhi HC to DGCA")
DGCA conducts spot checks, finds insufficient staff certifying planes
There have been multiple technical malfunction incidents in Indian carriers' planes during the last one month
 "DGCA conducts spot checks, finds insufficient staff certifying planes")
DGCA asks airlines to deploy adequate maintenance engineers at airports
Spot inspections were carried out by the DGCA at various airports
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Delhi HC rejects plea to stop SpiceJet flights after seven mishaps
Referring to three incidents in May, two in June, and another two in July, the petition said the lives were at risk due to the SpiceJet's poor management
 "Delhi HC rejects plea to stop SpiceJet flights after seven mishaps")
DGCA cracks down on airlines amid rise in 'engineering related occurrences'
DGCA has conducted several spot checks and advised that all aircraft at base and transit stations shall be released by certifying staff holding licence with appropriate authorisation
 "DGCA cracks down on airlines amid rise in 'engineering related occurrences'")
'DGCA is very much working': Delhi HC rejects plea to stop SpiceJet airline
Delhi High Court rejected a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking to stop the operation of SpiceJet airline for allegedly flying its aircraft in breach of professional and safety obligations
 "'DGCA is very much working': Delhi HC rejects plea to stop SpiceJet airline")
Frequent mid-air 'technical glitches' add to Spicejet's financial woes
Once an investor darling, SpiceJet is now the worst-performing airline stock in Asia, fighting a run of negative publicity triggered by a slew of seemingly innocuous but frequent technical glitches
 "Frequent mid-air 'technical glitches' add to Spicejet's financial woes")
Turbulent times: Tech snags force 3 flights to make emergency landings
A Dubai-bound flight was diverted to Muscat after a burning smell was sensed in cabin mid-air
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3 emergency landings of international airlines in India in last 48 hours
All emergency landings happened because of various technical issues
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Air safety: India sees eight aviation accidents every year on average
The frequency of serious aviation incidents is on the rise, but accident numbers have remained constant
 "Air safety: India sees eight aviation accidents every year on average")
Labour pain for pvt domestic airlines as staff threaten mass leave over pay
Aviation regulator DGCA forced to interfere as mass leaves threaten operation and safety
 "Labour pain for pvt domestic airlines as staff threaten mass leave over pay")
Top headlines: 5G spectrum auction, economic growth projection, and more
From 5G spectrum auction to tax irregularities, here are the top headlines on Thursday morning
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IndiGo says in constant dialogue with employees to take care of grievances
The airline's statement comes after a sizeable number of the airline's aircraft maintenance technicians went on sick leave to protest against their low salaries and demand restoration of salaries
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DGCA hopes 'sick leave protest' at IndiGo, Go First will end soon
"We are closely monitoring the situation. As of now operations are normal. Hopefully, it will be resolved shortly," the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said in a statement.
 "DGCA hopes 'sick leave protest' at IndiGo, Go First will end soon")
Top headlines: Retail inflation eases to 7.01% in June; May IIP grows 19.6%
Industrial production growth zoomed to 19.6% in May, as per the National Statistical Office (NSO) data.
 "Top headlines: Retail inflation eases to 7.01% in June; May IIP grows 19.6%")
Aviation Ministry proposes police action for flashing laser light on planes
The Civil Aviation Ministry has proposed police action against those who flash laser light on an aircraft from the surrounding areas of any Indian airport.
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Can incidents involving SpiceJet be brushed aside as blip?
Nine technical glitches in the last two months in SpiceJet are not only unusual, but alarming too. Find out if the incidents can be brushed aside as aberrations? Or does it call for a reality check?
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IndiGo hikes pilot salaries by a further 8%, restores overtime allowance
The airline has made changes to its HR policies to reinstate the work pattern of crew under which they will earn more, but there will be fewer leaves
Akasa Air gets air operator certificate from DGCA; to take off by July-end
The airline hopes to have 18 aircrafts by the end of financial year (FY) 2023
 "Akasa Air gets air operator certificate from DGCA; to take off by July-end")
Aviation in focus: SpiceJet stock has worst showing in Asia Pacific region
A settlement with Boeing on 737 Max on outstanding claims last November was a positive trigger for the stock