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DGCA orders investigation into pilot's sudden death at Delhi airport

The investigation will examine whether the crew reported any sickness to Air Traffic Control (ATC) while airborne and, if so, whether ATC responded appropriately

Soon, DGCA may allow 12th pass students without science to fly aircrafts

Since the mid-1990s, only science students can pursue commercial pilot licences in India. The recommendation will be sent to the Union aviation ministry for approval

Air India passenger urinates on fellow traveller on Delhi-Bangkok flight

An Air India passenger allegedly urinated on a fellow traveller during a flight from the national capital to Bangkok on Wednesday, according to sources. Air India, in a statement, said that an incident of "unruly passenger behavior" was reported on its Delhi-Bangkok flight on April 9 and the matter has been reported to the authorities (DGCA). When asked about the incident, Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu on Wednesday said the ministry will take note of the incident and speak to the airline. "If there is any wrongdoing, we will take necessary action," Naidu said on the sidelines of an event in the national capital. "Air India confirms that an incident of unruly passenger behaviour was reported to the cabin crew operating flight AI2336, from Delhi to Bangkok, on April 9, 2025," an Air India spokesperson said. The crew followed all laid down procedures, and the matter has been reported to the authorities, it said. In addition to warning the unruly passenger, the airline s

Man urinates on senior corporate exec on Bangkok-bound Air India flight

Air India confirmed the incident in a statement but did not disclose the identities of either the accused or the victim

Parl Panel urges AI airfare regulation, stronger DGCA powers on pricing

A parliamentary panel has recommended a new Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven "stringent" airfare pricing regulation mechanism for monitoring airfares, saying the current regulatory framework under the DGCA "lacks" the capacity to proactively regulate them. The Department-Related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Transport, Tourism and Culture in its 375th report "Demands for Grants (2025-26) Of Ministry of Civil Aviation" also recommended that the DGCA be empowered with quasi-judicial authority to impose temporary price caps or penalties on airlines engaging in "exploitative" practices. The panel, headed by JD(U) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha, in its report, has also recommended developing a mobile application, "Airfare Vigil," on the lines of the cVIGIL mobile app of the Election Commission, to empower citizens to report instances of "arbitrary airfare pricing". The timeline for implementation should span 18-24 months, with Phase I focusing on high-traffic routes within six months and .

DGCA relents, allows airlines to submit only aggregate airfare data

This marks a climbdown from the regulator's earlier demand for detailed fare records, including individual ticket prices, booking dates, and passenger counts over the past two years

Fare play: Are DGCA's information demands on airfares excessive?

The DGCA does monitor airfares randomly every month to ensure that they do not exceed the price range set by airlines

DGCA directs airlines to inform passengers of rights via SMS, WhatsApp

The DGCA said airlines must share the passenger charter link via SMS or WhatsApp when a ticket is booked and display it on tickets and websites to inform passengers of their rights

HaveUs Aerotech gets EASA nod for facilities in Delhi, Gurugram, Bangalore

MRO services provider HaveUs Aerotech on Thursday said the European aviation safety regulator EASA has granted its approval to the company's three facilities -- at Delhi, Gurugram, and Bangalore. The certification from European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) enhances the company's ability to provide instant, reliable support to both national and international airline operators, the Gurugram-based MRO services operator said. The company also said it is the first MRO company to get such a certification in three states. "By expanding our workforce and ensuring we have the right skills in place, we are not only enhancing our capabilities but also contributing to national growth and job creation," Anshul Bhargava, Chairman & Managing Director of HaveUs Aerotech, said. HaveUs operates MRO facilities in North and South India, and with upcoming facilities in Mumbai and Kolkata, it aims to deliver quicker turnaround times and high service quality to airlines across the country and ...

DGCA, IIT audit findings put Terminal 2 on the repair runway: DIAL

Delhi Airport has three terminals: T1 with a capacity of 40 million passengers per year, T2 with 15 million, and Terminal 3 (T3) with 45 million

DGCA probes tail strike incident involving IndiGo plane at Chennai airport

Aviation watchdog DGCA is probing a tail strike incident involving an IndiGo A321 aircraft at the Chennai airport on March 8, according to a senior official. IndiGo on Sunday said an Airbus A321 aircraft tail touched the runway during landing at Chennai airport. "The aircraft is grounded and will be back in operations post necessary repairs and clearance," the airline said in a statement. The senior official at the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said it is probing the incident. Further details could not be immediately ascertained. IndiGo also regretted the inconvenience caused to passengers due to subsequent cancellations following the grounding of the aircraft.

Rain not sole culprit: IIT panel's verdict on Terminal 1 of Delhi Airport

The collapse had killed a 45-year old cab driver, Ramesh Kumar, and had injured at least eight others

DGCA fined Air India Express ₹30 lakh in Dec 2024 for rule violation

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation imposed a financial penalty of Rs 30 lakh in December last year on Air India Express for installing and operating a Boeing aircraft with an external livery without its permission, Parliament was informed on Thursday. In a written reply to the Lok Sabha, Minister for State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol said the violations of safety norms by the airlines are monitored by the DGCA and based on the severity of the violation, actions are taken. He also said the DGCA carries out surveillance/audits at regular intervals vide published Annual Surveillance Programme (ASP) on needs basis to ensure that continued compliance is maintained by airlines. Violations to the extant rules and regulations are dealt as per enforcement policy and procedure manual and enforcement actions as deemed fit are taken by DGCA, he added. According to the data shared as part of the written reply, a total of 23 enforcement actions were taken by three directorates unde

Govt says 255 passengers placed in 'no fly list' in last three years

The government on Monday said 255 passengers were placed in the 'No Fly List' by airlines in the last three years for various reasons, including incidents of misbehaviour, quarrels and manhandling of crew members. A total of 82 people were placed in the list in 2024 while the count stood at 110 in 2023 and at 63 in 2022, as per data shared by the civil aviation ministry with Rajya Sabha. In a written reply, Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol said passengers were placed in the 'No Fly List' for incidents of misbehaviour, quarrels and manhandling of crew members, among others. Adequate regulatory frameworks are in place to ensure safety of the aircraft/ persons/ property/ good order and discipline on board the aircraft and to handle the unlawful/disruptive behaviour on-board the aircraft, he noted. A person aggrieved due to inclusion in the list can appeal within 60 days from the date of issue of the order, to an appellate committee constituted by the ministry. The

DGCA imposes Rs 30 lakh penalty on Air India for regulatory norms violation

Aviation safety regulator DGCA has imposed a penalty of Rs 30 lakh on Tata Group-owned Air India for allegedly allowing one of its pilots to operate a flight without complying with certain regulatory requirements. The DGCA in order of January 29 also said that it has found "recurrent rostering issues...," about the airline. The order to slap penalty came after the response of a show-cause notice to Air India's head of operations and head of rostering, among other executives, on December 13, 2024 was found "unsatisfactory." The pilot "operated a flight on 7th July despite not having the mandatory recency requirement of 3 take off and landings, leading to violation of para 3 of civil aviation requirement," the regulator said in its order. Air India did not respond to a PTI query on this issue. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) in its order also said that "the (rostering) controllers (at Air India) overlooked the multiple spurious alerts reflecting on CAE window, as pe

Amid skyrocketing airfares to Prayagraj, govt asks DGCA to lower prices

To ease the situation, DGCA officials met with airlines and asked them to regulate ticket prices

Pralhad Joshi urges DGCA to reduce high airfares to Prayagraj for Kumbh

Consumer Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi has written to aviation regulator DGCA seeking reduction in "exorbitant" airfares to Prayagraj, which is hosting the Maha Kumbh Mela till February 26. The minister expressed concerns over high airfares, making it difficult for devotees to travel to the religious gathering. "The prices of airfares being exorbitantly high has made it difficult for people to make travel plans to attend Maha Kumbh," Joshi said in a social media post. Earlier this month, travel portal ixigo said bookings as well as airfares for flights to Prayagraj have jumped multi-fold as more people travel for the Maha Kumbh, with the air ticket prices rising up to 21 per cent for the Delhi-Prayagraj flights. The civil aviation ministry on Monday said steps are being taken to rationalise airfares. DGCA officials held a meeting with airline representatives last week, urging them to add more flights and rationalise ticket prices. Currently, 132 flights are operating with about .

Domestic air passenger traffic in India jumps by 6.12% to 161.3 mn in 2024

IndiGo's share in domestic air passenger traffic increased from 60.5 per cent in 2023 to 61.9 per cent in 2024

Haveus Aerotech gets DGCA approval for cargo handling-related maintenance

Aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services operator services provider Haveus Aerotech Ltd on Wednesday announced that it has received aviation safety regulator DGCA's nod for offering maintenance services for certain aircraft parts that hold cargo and baggage. The MRO operator has received approval for Unit Load Devices and pallet maintenance services for its recently expanded Delhi facility, the company said in a statement. We have achieved a major milestone by becoming the first MRO in India to receive Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) CAR 145 approval for Unit Load Devices (ULD) and Pallets, the statement said. HaveUs AeroTech MD and CEO Anshul Bhargava said, We have received this approval for our recently-expanded Delhi facility as of now, very soon we will try and get the DGCA approval for the Mumbai, Bengaluru and Kolkatta facilities too. A ULD is a removable aircraft part, such as a pallet and net combination or a container, that holds cargo, baggage

DGCA warns Akasa Air for violating dangerous goods transport regulations

During the inspection, the regulator found that electronic devices containing lithium batteries were being accepted without proper checks or verification of battery power