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Govt, DGCA keeping close watch on financials, operations of SpiceJet: Civil Aviation Minister Naidu

The government and aviation regulator are closely monitoring SpiceJet's financial health. SpiceJet's domestic market share has recently seen a significant decline. Many employees have not received salaries since May, indicating financial strain. The airline plans to induct twenty aircraft to expand its operations. These new planes are expected to join…

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DGCA restricts flying activities at UP training schools during BRICS Summit

Flying activities from Uttar Pradesh FTOs will halt during the BRICS Summit. Restrictions will be in force from September eleventh to thirteenth for security. Similar prohibitions apply to FTOs in six other northern states. Light aircraft and drones are banned within a 300-kilometer Delhi radius. These measures ensure the safe…

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Air India Express flight from Cochin to Abu Dhabi returns after engine oil quantity drops rapidly

An Air India Express flight returned to Cochin after detecting a rapidly falling oil quantity. The pilots shut down Engine 1 when oil pressure entered the danger zone. The aircraft landed safely at Cochin International Airport with passengers unaware. This incident follows recent technical diversions and a preliminary report on…

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Flight Delayed or Cancelled? Here Is the DGCA Compensation Indian Passengers Can Claim

What the DGCA Rules Actually SayThe Civil Aviation Requirements issued by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, specifically CAR Section 3, Series M Part IV, set out enforceable passenger rights for every scheduled domestic flight in India. These are not voluntary service standards. They are regulatory obligations, and airlines that…

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Air India Phuket-Delhi pilot used psycho-active substance, preliminary report finds

An Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi experienced a sudden altitude drop. The Pilot-in-Command tested non-negative for psycho-active substance in a confirmatory test. This incident resulted in injuries to twenty passengers and four cabin crew members. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau released a preliminary report on the event. The…

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Abhinandan Varthaman quits IAF: How FLY91 hired the fighter pilot who shot down Pakistan's F-16 with an older-gen fighter jet

Abhinandan varthaman retired: Former IAF Group Captain and Vir Chakra awardee Abhinandan Varthaman has joined Goa-based regional airline FLY91 as a commercial pilot after leaving the Indian Air Force and obtaining the required NOC from the Defence Ministry. As per reports, he has obtained a NOC from the defence ministry…

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Air India B787 engine shutdown: GE expanded inspections after 2023 incident, DGCA tells CIC

GE Aerospace expanded engine inspection requirements after an Air India 787-8 incident. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation confirmed this action to the Central Information Commission. This expansion included additional engine serial numbers for affected aircraft. The investigation found improper installation of locking lugs caused the engine surge. Compliance with…

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DGCA flagged Tecnam safety concerns weeks before fatal Kanpur crash

The DGCA had previously flagged safety concerns regarding Tecnam aircraft. These issues were raised over a month before the recent Kanpur training plane crash. The regulator had issued specific safety recommendations to flying training organizations. These recommendations followed an earlier crash investigation into a Tecnam P2006T. The DGCA advised immediate…

The Economic Times

India's aviation boom faces turbulence amid safety concerns

India's airline sector faces significant safety and financial challenges. Recent incidents have exposed regulatory and operational shortcomings at major carriers. Geopolitical events and rising fuel costs have further strained airline finances. These issues impact expansion plans and the industry's global reputation. The market's duopoly complicates efforts to address these systemic…

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DGCA weighs annual random drug tests for pilots after Air India Phuket-Delhi incident: Ram Mohan Naidu

India's aviation regulator is considering mandatory annual random drug tests for all pilots. This proposal follows a recent Air India incident, prompting policy review. Currently, only ten percent of pilots undergo random drug testing each year. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation is consulting stakeholders on potential rule changes. Any…

The Economic Times

Delayed, lost and mishandled: Air travellers had one big complaint in July, their baggage

Delayed and lost baggage caused the most passenger dissatisfaction in July. This issue accounted for nearly one-third of all airline complaints received. Flight delays and refund problems followed as significant passenger concerns. Airlines resolved most complaints, while IndiGo carried most domestic passengers. Overall passenger traffic showed slight growth from the…

The Economic Times

Domestic air passenger traffic slips 4.80 pc to 1.20 crore in Jul: DGCA

Domestic air passenger traffic saw a slight decrease in July compared to last year. All major Indian airlines experienced a drop in their passenger load factors. IndiGo and Air India group increased their market share during the previous month. Akasa Air and SpiceJet witnessed their market share decline. IndiGo reported…

The Economic Times

DGCA may mandate random psychoactive substance tests for over 25% flight crew across Indian airlines

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is set to make it mandatory for airlines to randomly test more than 25 per cent of their flight crew every year for psychoactive substances through urine samples and this testing requirement would apply to all Indian airlines, top official sources said.

The Economic Times

Pilots body FIP calls for making oral fluid testing complementary under drug testing framework

The Federation of Indian Pilots has urged the DGCA to introduce oral-fluid drug testing alongside existing urine-based screening and raise pilots’ annual random testing to 20-25% from 10%. The proposal follows an Air India pilot testing positive for drugs, prompting the airline group to order mandatory one-time testing for pilots.

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Air India makes psychoactive substance testing mandatory for pilots after Phuket incident

Air India now mandates psychoactive substance testing for all pilots. This new internal measure enhances safety protocols beyond DGCA requirements. Previously, the airline followed DGCA rules for random testing of personnel. The Phuket incident prompted Air India to tighten its internal safety checks.

The Economic Times

Centre asks Air India to ‘take responsibility’ after Phuket-Delhi flight scare; orders tighter dope checks: Report

The government has warned Air India to “take responsibility” for safety after the August 4 Phuket-Delhi flight scare and ordered DGCA to tighten aviation personnel’s drug-testing rules. The regulator has been asked to expand mandatory testing and impose tougher penalties for genuine drug violations while allowing more chances in medicine-related…

The Economic Times

Air India pilot on Phuket-Delhi flight tests 'positive' for marijuana: Report

The pilot-in-command of an Air India Phuket-Delhi flight tested positive for marijuana after a recent incident. This confirmatory test followed an initial non-negative screening report received upon arrival. The incident occurred on a Phuket-Delhi flight which experienced a sudden loss of altitude. The AAIB is investigating the circumstances surrounding the…

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What Is a 'Non-Negative' Dope Test? Air India Pilot Grounded After Flight Dropped 300 Feet, Injuring 17

Pilot's sample sent for confirmatory testing after Air India flight AI2379 dropped 300 feet during turbulence, injuring 17 people.

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Air India Phuket-Delhi flight case flagged as 'serious incident', AAIB probing sudden altitude loss

An Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi experienced a sudden altitude loss during cruise. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau is now investigating this serious incident. Both pilots have been taken off roster by the DGCA pending the investigation. Some passengers and cabin crew sustained minor injuries during the event.…

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DGCA records 889 serious tech defects in flights last year

The DGCA recorded 889 serious technical defects in flights last year. This number increased significantly from 692 such faults noted in 2024. The aviation watchdog also took action for safety violations in 42 cases. These actions were against airlines and MRO operators last year. The DGCA maintains a systematic safety…

The Economic Times

Air India says not in position to comment on screening test results on pilot of Phuket-Delhi flight

Air India said it has not received the results of a post-flight drug screening conducted on pilots of the turbulence-hit Phuket-Delhi flight and therefore cannot comment on reports of an alleged failed test. The Federation of Indian Pilots also urged caution, saying the results remain unconfirmed. The DGCA is probing…

The Economic Times

Air India's Phuket-Delhi turbulence-hit flight captain may have failed dope test

A captain on an Air India flight reportedly tested positive for psychoactive substances. This follows a severe turbulence incident that occurred near Odisha. The airline has not confirmed the test results, stating they were not shared. Pilots involved are currently off flying duty pending the ongoing investigation. The Directorate General…

The Economic Times

India aims to see electric air taxis fly by 2028, testing to gather pace next year: Union Civil Aviation Minister

India aims for electric air taxis to fly by 2028, with testing accelerating next year. Electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft offer new mobility for major congested cities. Sarla Aviation is developing a six-passenger eVTOL aircraft with seven electric motors. Affordability and safety are key for commercial viability, with localization…

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Federation of Indian Pilots writes to PM Modi, proposes Civil Aviation Authority

Indian pilots propose a new Civil Aviation Authority to enhance regulatory independence. This move addresses international concerns and the aviation sector's rapid expansion. The proposed body would replace the Directorate General of Civil Aviation. It aims for greater financial and administrative autonomy in aviation oversight. This initiative seeks to strengthen…

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Air India Phuket-Delhi flight hits turbulence, passengers injured; flyer complains to DGCA

A passenger filed a complaint with the DGCA after turbulence injured family members. The Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi experienced a sudden drop. Two elderly relatives sustained injuries, including a rib and suspected spinal issue. The passenger questioned the decision to continue the flight to Delhi.

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