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Dubai bans Air India Express for 15 days for carrying Covid positive flyer

In August, Hong Kong had banned Air India for two weeks for a similar lapse

Air passenger load factor crosses 60% in August, shows DGCA data

IndiGo remains the market leader with 59.4 per cent market share in August

2.8 mn domestic air passengers in Aug, 76% lower than in Aug 2019: DGCA

A total of 2.8 million domestic passengers travelled by air in August this year, 76 per cent lower than the corresponding period last year, aviation regulator DGCA said on Wednesday

DGCA, airlines & 24-hr confusion over in-flight photography ban diktat

Multiple airlines informed the DGCA that they were amending their in-flight announcements to include an additional line about ban on mobile photography and related disciplinary actions

Flyers can take videos in flights but can't use recording gadgets: DGCA

On Saturday, the regulator had said that a scheduled flight will be suspended for a period of two weeks if anyone is found taking photographs inside the plane

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Kangana row: DGCA warns of 2-week flight ban for breach of photography norm

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) asked IndiGo on Friday to take "appropriate action" after the regulator found alleged violation of safety

DGCA asks IndiGo for report over 'safety violations' on Kangana's flight

As per the DGCA rules, an airline can put an "unruly passenger" on its "no-fly list" for a certain period of time after an internal enquiry

Air tickets booked during Mar 25-May 3 to be fully refunded: DGCA to SC

DGCA informed Supreme Court that non-refund would be a violation under Aircraft Rules of 1937

DGCA orders resumption of pre-flight alcohol test for pilots, cabin crew

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Friday ordered airlines to resume pre-flight alcohol tests for pilots and cabin crew members. The aviation regulator had on March 29 this year suspended breath analyser (BA) test for "all aviation personnel" like pilots, cabin crew members, ground handling staff and air traffic controllers due to the "extraordinary" circumstances posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and given the directions issued by the high courts in Delhi and Kerala. "In partial modification of the DGCA order... dated 29.03.2020, this is to convey that the employer/organization shall ensure flight crew member and the cabin crew member shall undergo pre-flight BA test," said the regulator in an order dated September 4. This means breath analyser tests will continue to remain suspended for aviation personnel other than pilots and cabin crew members. In domestic flight operations, 10 per cent of pilots and crew members should undergo preflight BA test per day, the DGCA

Government allows airlines to increase capacity upto 60% of total capacity

Indian airlines resumed their domestic operations from 25 May after being grounded for two months due to the lockdown to contain Covid-19 pandemic

12,60,118 Indians repatriated under Vande Bharat Mission till Aug 30: MoCA

Earlier last month, the Ministry of External Affairs had said the phase 6 of the Vande Bharat Mission to repatriate Indians stranded abroad due to COVID-19 pandemic will begin on September 1

Scheduled international passenger flights suspension extended till Sept 30

The suspension of scheduled international passenger flights has been extended till September 30, said Indian aviation regulator DGCA on Monday

Over 83,000 passenger arrivals took place across country on August 27: MoCA

According to the ministry, over 870 flight arrivals took place across the country on August 27

Govt permits meals on flights, no-fly list for not to wear face mask

The government has permitted the airlines to serve pre-packed snacks, meals and beverages on domestic flights and hot meals on international flights, according to an official order. Moreover, any passenger who refuses to wear a face mask in a flight can be put on the no-fly list by the airline, said a senior official of the aviation regulator DGCA. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, in-flight meal service was not permitted on domestic flights since their resumption on May 25. On international flights, only pre-packed cold meals and snacks were being served depending on the flight duration since May this year. In an order issued on Thursday, the Civil Aviation Ministry said, "Airlines may serve pre-packed snacks/meals/pre-packed beverages on domestic flights depending on the duration of flight." Airlines and charter flight operators can "serve hot meals and limited beverages" on international flights "as per the standard practices", it added. The ministry said only single-use disposa

UN's ICAO to conduct another audit of India's air safety readiness

Global aviation watchdog's audit comes in the aftermath of Air India Express crash in Calicut which claimed 20 lives

Vijayan moves resolution to reconsider decision to lease Trivandrum airport

Last week, the central government cleared operation, management and development of airports in Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram

DGCA starts safety audit of airports, airlines in a phased manner

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has started safety audit of airports affected by the monsoons and of airlines in a phased manner, beginning with Air India and SpiceJet.

DGCA to implement e-governance project for approvals, licenses by year-end

The project is being implemented in four phases and is expected to be completed by the end of this year

DGCA starts special safety audit of Indian airlines, two weeks after crash

Aviation regulator orders safety audit of all airports in India that receive heavy rain in monsoon