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India’s flight safety systems face ‘existential threat’ from staff shortage, committee warns

MPs say aviation watchdog is facing a ‘profound and persistent shortage’ of staff with almost half its posts unfilled

The Independent UK

Over 50 safety lapses found at Air India by the country's aviation watchdog

Lack of adequate training for some pilots, the use of unapproved simulators and a poor rostering system, were some of the failures highlighted at Air India

Evening Standard

Boeing 737, 787 Jets Get Green Light As Air India Closes Fuel Lock Probe With 'No Issues'

Air India has completed mandatory inspections of fuel control switch locking mechanisms across its entire Boeing Co. (NYSE:BA) 737 and 787 fleet, finding no issues with the critical safety components, the carrier announced Tuesday.

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Mystery shutdown of both engines seconds after take-off: Air India crash probe

“Why did you cut off?”

Newslaundry

‘India’s skies always safe,’ regulator says after air disaster

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The Independent UK

Air India crash aftermath: What is the life of an air passenger in India worth?

In the last 10 years, I haven’t taken a single flight on a particular airline in India. It’s on my personal blacklist – one that I won’t name for obvious reasons, but which has routinely been in the news for financial distress for over a decade. It often doesn’t pay…

Newslaundry

Another Air India Flight Crash Almost Happened, Pilots Suspended: Should the Airline Continue To Operate?

After a fatal crash, another Air India flight nearly crashed days later. Pilots suspended, investigation underway. Is the airline safe to fly?

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Pilots grounded after another Air India flight struggles during takeoff hours after Ahmedabad crash

Pilots’ post-flight report failed to mention critical stall and ‘don’t sink’ warnings, official says

The Independent UK

Air India cancels eight international flights as crash inquiry continues

Flights involving Boeing Dreamliners cancelled on routes including London, Paris, Vienna and Dubai

The Guardian - UK

Watch: Air India directed to carry out Boeing 787 safety checks as families reunited with victims

Watch as the CEO of Air India says the airline is “completing precautionary safety checks on Boeing 787 aircraft as directed by our regulator, the DGCA.” (14 June)

The Independent UK

Delhi HC directs DGCA to submit Status Reports on not filing FIR against Drone federation of India

Delhi High Court on Wednesday directs DGCA to submit Status Reports on not filing FIR against Drone Federation India. Rad further on Dynamite News:

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Maha Kumbh: DGCA directs airlines to boost capacity, rationalise fares for Prayagraj

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has directed airlines to increase capacity and rationalize fares for flights to Prayagraj during the ongoing Mahakumbh. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Bureaucracy: Senior IAS Faiz Ahmed Kidwai appointed as DGCA chief

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved his appointment on Friday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Allegations against Drone Federation of India, complaint filed to DGCA

The Drone Federation of India (DFI), considered an important organization in the drone industry, has come under scrutiny due to serious allegations of fraud. Read further on Dynamite News:

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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 Folder (EFF) for IndiGo Airlines. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

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 following a potentially disastrous incident involving two aircraft on the same runway. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

Air India flight with 180 passengers from Pune collides with tug truck before takeoff

An Air India flight bound for Delhi experienced a collision with a tug truck while taxiing towards the runway at Pune Airport. The incident occurred when around 180 passengers were onboard.

The Hindu

Delhi-bound Vistara flight returns to Bhubaneswar after facing hailstorm

Vistara flight from Bhubaneswar to New Delhi forced to return due to hailstorm, DGCA orders inquiry.

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The Hindu

DGCA deregisters all 54 Go First aircraft following HC order

DGCA deregisters all 54 Go First aircraft following Delhi High Court order, marking a year since voluntary insolvency announcement.

The Hindu

De-register and allow export of all Go First aircraft: Delhi HC to DGCA

Delhi High Court orders DGCA to deregister Go First's fleet, facilitating export, amid ongoing insolvency resolution process.

The Hindu

Pilot rest norms: DGCA seeks implementation timeline from airlines

The aviation safety regulator, DGCA, has asked airlines to inform when they will be willing to implement the new duty and rest norms for pilots which were delayed at their behest

The Hindu

Indian aviation, a case of air safety at a discount

The authorities and airlines in India seem clueless on safety standards

The Hindu

DGCA cracks the whip on Vistara

DGCA cracks down on Vistara amid pilot pay dispute, leading to 61 flight cancellations ahead of Air India merger.

The Hindu

Vistara flight cancellations | DGCA seeks daily report from airline

Aviation watchdog DGCA has asked Vistara to submit a daily report on flight cancellations and delays, and the situation is also being monitored by the Civil Aviation Ministry

The Hindu

Flight from fatigue: On the DGCA and flight duty time limitation norms

On the issue of fatigue, the DGCA needs to ensure that regulatory norms are enforced and also aligned with the highest standards of safety

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