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DGCA temporarily suspends SpiceJet's licence to carry dangerous goods

The suspension is for 30 days, and during this period, SpiceJet will not be allowed to carry dangerous goods, including lithium-ion batteries

After Air India buy, Tata Sons asks govt to ease regulatory process

The Tata group currently operates two airlines -- Vistara and AirAsia India

Technocrat or bureaucrat: Who should head India's aviation regulator DGCA?

The government had diluted eligibility for the DG's post in 2007. Prior to this, the candidate required a minimum of 12 years of experience in aviation. The government brought it down to five years

Suspension of scheduled int'l passenger flights extended till Oct 31

The suspension does not affect the operation of international all-cargo operations and flights specifically approved by the aviation regulator

Flight crew, air traffic controllers to be tested for drugs from January

If a personnel is found positive in a drug test for the second time during work, his or her licence will be suspended for three years

Pilot error led to AI Express crash in Kozhikode, says probe report

According to the report, the investigation team is of the opinion that the role of systemic failures as a contributory factor cannot be overlooked in this accident

Kozhikode airport rescue team was not familiar with Boeing 737: Crash probe

Report on crash that killed 21 people last year recommends Airport Authority of India improve training of airport rescue and firefighting team.

Govt hikes domestic airline capacity to 85%, tweaks price caps formula

The move will enable airlines to operate more flights and will push up passenger loads with the onset of festive season next month

Domestic air traffic in August jumps 34% sequentially, says DGCA

Industry wise seat occupancy in August stood at 70.2 per cent

6.7 mn domestic air passengers in Aug, 33.83% higher than July: DGCA

Around 67.01 lakh domestic passengers travelled by air in August, 33.83 per cent higher than 50.07 lakh who travelled in July, the country's aviation regulator said on Thursday.

DGCA orders reducing height of Vasant Kunj buildings, residents worry

On August 26, the DGCA gave an order to submit identified obstruction around Indira Gandhi International Airport here after a detailed survey by the Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL).

Ready for take-off: Jet Airways plans to resume service by early 2022

Jet 2.0 has also given a firm plan to Airport Authority of India (AAI) and private airport operators to restart operations with 20 aircraft

Covid-19: DGCA extends suspension of international flights till Sep 30

Amid ongoing COVID-19, DGCA on Sunday extended the suspension on scheduled international commercial passenger flights till September 30, 2021, said a circular by the office of DGCA

SpiceJet shares close 3% higher after DGCA lifts ban on Boeing 737 Max

Shares of SpiceJet on Friday closed nearly 3 per cent higher after aviation regulator DGCA lifted the ban on Boeing 737 Max planes' commercial flight operations after almost two-and-half years.

India allows Boeing 737 MAX aircraft to fly 30 months after global ban

SpiceJet plans to bring the aircraft back in service by Sep-end

DGCA rescinds ban on Boeing 737 MAX for commercial flight operations

Around 175 countries have allowed the 737 MAX to return to service following a safety ban, with 30 airlines already restarting their MAX aircraft services.

DGCA to make drug test a must for pilots, air traffic controllers

Draft proposal: Violation to invite three years of suspension to permanent cancellation of licence

Aviation staff to be tested for drugs such as cannabis: Draft DGCA rules

Aviation personnel will be tested by their employers for psychoactive substances such as cannabis, cocaine and ecstasy, according to the draft rules issued by aviation regulator DGCA on Wednesday

Top headlines: SpiceJet Q1 loss widens; exports jump nearly 50% in July

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Ensure fares on metasearch not higher than ticket prices on websites: DGCA

Aviation regulator DGCA has asked airlines to ensure that the airfares on metasearch engine websites are not higher than the ones displayed on the carriers' websites, a senior official said on Monday.