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Noida International Airport successfully conducts first flight validation

Noida International Airport (NIA) successfully conducted its first flight validation on Monday, a vital element of the aerodrome licensing process. Re...

Monday, December 9, 2024 6:12 PM

DGCA approves Electronic Flight Folder for IndiGo airlines

Setting new standards in aviation efficiency and sustainability, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Friday approved Electronic Flight...

Friday, July 12, 2024 5:41 PM

DGCA de-rosters Mumbai ATC officer after near-miss incident

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has taken swift action by de-rostering an Air Traffic Control officer (ATCO) officer from Mumbai foll...

Sunday, June 9, 2024 3:48 PM

DGCA introduces fuel cell technology-based breath-analyzer test for pilots and other aviation staff

The revision to the CAR will further enhance the level of safety and is an effective step in view of the increase in air traffic and ground movements...

Thursday, February 29, 2024 6:10 PM

DGCA imposes Rs30L fine on Air India as an old passenger dies due to lack of wheelchair

The DGCA took swift action and after reviewing the response, the regulator found Air India guilty and imposed a fine of Rs30L. Read further on Dynamit...

Thursday, February 29, 2024 2:50 PM

Delhi: 22 flights, delayed by fog for more than 3 hours, depart IGI airport

At least 22 domestic flights, which were delayed by over three hours owing to reduced visibility brought on by persistent fog, departed from the India...

Tuesday, January 16, 2024 6:11 PM

DGCA took 542 enforcement actions on Airlines in year 2023 to enhance safety standards

In order to enhance safety standards in the aviation industry, Directorate General of Civil Aviation on Wednesday said that a total of 542 enforcement...

Wednesday, January 3, 2024 5:37 PM

Passenger on Delhi-bound flight assaulted crew member, handed over to security personnel: Air India

A passenger on a Delhi-bound Air India flight was handed over to security personnel for "unruly behaviour" with crew members during the flight. Read f...

Tuesday, May 30, 2023 6:10 PM

Singapore-bound IndiGo plane diverted to Indonesia after crew reports rubber, fuel smell mid-air

A Singapore-bound IndiGo flight was diverted to Kualanamu international airport at Medan in Indonesia after the crew reported rubber and fuel smell in...

Wednesday, May 10, 2023 3:14 PM

Air India urination case: SC issues notice on woman victim's plea for guidelines to deal with unruly...

The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice to the Centre and others on a plea filed by a 72-year-old woman, who was urinated upon in a New York-Delhi A...

Monday, May 8, 2023 5:19 PM

DGCA issues show cause notice to Air India CEO, chief flight safety after pilot allows friend in coc...

India's aviation regulatory body Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) DGCA has issued show cause notice to Air India CEO Campbell Wilson and Chei...

Sunday, April 30, 2023 3:54 PM

DGCA orders probe after Pilot 'welcomes' his female friend in cockpit

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has ordered a detailed probe after an Air India pilot operating from Dubai to Delhi entertained a fem...

Friday, April 21, 2023 12:38 PM

After mid-flight brawl, DGCA issues advisory to deal with unruly passengers

Amid multiple reports of unruly behaviour by passengers onboard flights, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) issued an advisory to all ai...

Tuesday, April 11, 2023 11:16 AM

AI Urination Case: Delhi HC asks DGCA to constitute committee to hear Shankar Mishra’s plea

The Delhi High Court on Thursday directed the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to constitute an appellate committee to handle the appeal o...

Thursday, March 23, 2023 1:47 PM

DCW chief writes to DGCA to prevent unruly behaviour against women on flights

The Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) chief Swati Maliwal on Wednesday wrote a letter to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), requesting a...

Wednesday, March 15, 2023 3:47 PM

Female Cancer Patient Offloaded From New York-Bound Flight; DGCA Seeks Report From Airline

A female cancer patient, who recently underwent a surgery, was allegedly offloaded from a New York-bound flight of American Airlines at Delhi airport...

Sunday, February 5, 2023 3:14 PM

Calicut-Bound Air India Express Flight Lands In Abu Dhabi After Flames Detected Mid-Air

A Calicut-bound Air India Express flight from Abu Dhabi landed back at Abu Dhabi airport after flames were detected in one of the engines soon after t...

Friday, February 3, 2023 11:49 AM

"Emergency Door Of Plane Was Opened By Mistake, He Also Apologised": Jyotiraditya Scindia On Row Con...

Union Civil Aviation minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Wednesday said the emergency exit door of an IndiGo flight last year was opened by "mistake" and...

Wednesday, January 18, 2023 6:25 PM