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Kamra flying ban: HC pulls up DGCA over other airlines penalising comedian

Kamra has sought action against airlines for taking action in alleged violation of CAR

To improve flight safety, DGCA to screen pilots for consumption of drugs

A medical review officer will be appointed to review the results before taking action on the person involved

Domestic air passenger traffic up by 2.2% in January 2020, says DGCA

Airlines flew 12.7 million passengers last month com­pared to 12.5 million passengers on YoY basis.

IndiGo pilot barred for 3 months for threatening wheelchair-bound citizen

During investigation, it was found that the pilot-in-command 'insisted' on an apology letter from the passengers

After DGCA notice, GoAir conducting daily audit of pilots' roster

The FDTL norms are there so that the cockpit crew and cabin crew get adequate rest to mitigate fatigue, so that they remain alert during any flight operations.

Incidents of airline staff misbehaving with passengers decreasing: Puri

The minister said that in 2015, 2016 and 2017, the number of complaints regarding staff misbehaviour were 903, 834 and 617, respectively

Pushed by DGCA and IndiGo, P&W mulls $250-mn plant for engine MRO in India

India ranks way down the pecking order in global aviation

Bill to amend Aircraft Act introduced; proposes fine of up to Rs 1 crore

A few other provisions would also be made part of the law that will also help in complying with the International Civil Aviation Organization's (ICAO) requirements

Don't see board room issues impacting performance: Hardeep Puri on IndiGo

The government on Monday issued a Preliminary Information Memorandum (PIM) for 100 per cent stake sale in Air India

Coronavirus: Centre steps up vigil on Nepal borders, reviews preparedness

Over 100 people have been kept under observation in Kerala and Maharashtra following screening for a possible exposure to the novel coronavirus, which spread in China

Coronavirus: Thermal screening of flyers from China begins at 7 airports

Thermal cameras will be installed at the pre-immigration area of the seven identified airports and airlines staff will bring the passengers to the health counters before the immigration check

Regulator gives airports 3 months to meet safety norms on ground handling

The regulator is also holding regular meetings with airlines, ground handlers, and other service providers like oil-marketing companies and catering companies

Air India operations will continue uninterrupted, says aviation ministry

Air India has been facing a cash shortfall of over Rs 200 crore each month despite an increase in revenue

Air India hopes to secure additional slots at London Heathrow airport

With over 700,000 annual passengers and 21 per cent market share Air India is the largest carrier on India-United Kingdom routes

DGCA gives IndiGo 4 months more to replace unmodified A320Neo engines

Restrictions on use of new planes for new routes or additional frequencies has been eased

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IndiGo gets time till May 31 to replace unmodified PW engines on A320neos

Stating that 'desperate measures' were required to 'put things in order', the DGCA had on November 1 told IndiGo to replace the PW engines in 97 A320neo aircraft

DGCA extends deadline till May 31 for IndiGo to replace P&W engines

DGCA earlier directed budget carrier IndiGo to replace Pratt and Whitney (P&W) engines on 97 Airbus A320neo aircraft by 31 January

Govt must step in to encourage service providers: Aviation minister HS Puri

Speaking of privatisation in the civil aviation industry, the minister said it will help in strengthening and expanding the sector

Relief to airlines: Govt scraps fuel throughput charge at all airports

Fuel throughput charge scrapped; carriers to save Rs 500 crore a year