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DGCA cautions airlines against fake navigational signals

DGCA issues advisory to Indian airlines on GPS spoofing incidents near Iranian airspace, provides mitigation measures to ensure safety of flight.

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DGCA suspends officer who accepted aircraft as bribes

The officer was in-charge of flight training at the DGCA, and was transferred to a different department following a complaint from an anonymous whistleblower.

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DGCA imposes ₹10 lakh penalty on Air India

The regulator observed that Air India was not complying with the provisions of the relevant Civil Aviation Requirement.

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Airbus, HAL tie up for commercial aircraft maintenance

Airbus partners HAL to set up MRO in India to support airlines & Govt's Make in India mission. Airbus to provide A320 family tool package & access to AirbusWorld platform. HAL Nashik has 3 DGCA-approved hangars & skilled manpower to support civil MRO. #Airbus #HAL #MRO #MakeInIndia

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DGCA issues show cause notice to Air India

Aviation watchdog DGCA has issued a show cause notice to Air India for non-compliance with norms pertaining to facilities that are required to be provided to passengers.

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DGCA proposes changes to flight crew duty norms, to include more rest time for pilots

DGCA proposes changes to flight crew duty timings, incl. 48-hr rest period & 10-hr night duty period, to reduce fatigue. Quarterly fatigue reports & action taken to be submitted to DGCA. Aim is to ensure safety in India's fast-growing aviation market.

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DGCA issues revised norms barring pilots, crew members from using mouthwash, tooth gel

“No crew member shall consume any drug/formulation or use any substance such as mouthwash/tooth gel or any such product which has alcoholic content.”

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Steps taken to fulfil licence conditions at Shivamogga airport, says B.Y. Raghavendra

Lok Sabha MP B.Y. Raghavendra said Shivamogga Airport's licence expires Nov 28 & steps taken to renew. A meeting held in Bengaluru to speed up process. Night landing facilities to be completed in 2 months & new routes to Tirupati, Goa & Hyderabad to be operational by Nov 22. Consultations…

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Dark pattern sales deemed ‘cybercrime’

Ministry of Civil Aviation has asked low-cost carrier IndiGo to rectify its website following a series of complaints regarding practices by airlines and online travel agents that trick consumers into making unintended purchases while booking flight tickets

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A ‘dreadful’ return flight for Indian pilots overseas

Indian pilots returning home after working abroad face long, tedious process to obtain/renew Indian licence. Despite job discrimination, many still want to return due to India's fast-growing aviation industry. Pilots find it easier to obtain foreign licence than Indian one, with some countries issuing it in 7 days.

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Moratorium under IBC to exempt aircraft and engines, govt. notifies

In a big relief for aircraft lessors, the government has amended the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 2016 to state that protections granted under a moratorium to a corporate debtor from recovery of dues will not cover aircraft, helicopters and engines.

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DGCA mulling to bar pilots from using perfumes

Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) may soon bar pilots from using perfumes as it has alcoholic content.

The Hindu

DGCA tells HC it cannot interfere in employment agreement between pilots, Akasa Air

DGCA informs Delhi HC it cannot interfere in employment agreement between Akasa Air and pilots; airline had moved HC seeking direction to regulator to act against pilots for "irresponsible actions"; Akasa Air claims 600 flights cancelled due to resignations; Indian Pilots Guild and Federation of Indian Pilots oppose plea; HC…

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DGCA implements watch duty time limitation norms for air traffic controllers at 57 airports

DGCA implements regulations for air traffic controllers’ watch duty time and rest requirements at 57 airports. Breaks must be taken during duty period or at end, with a max of two hours without a 30-min break

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DGCA suspends Air India’s safety in-charge over fabricated inspection reports

DGCA suspends approval of Air India's Flight Safety Chief for one month due to deficiencies in accident prevention work and availability of technical manpower.

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Akasa Air moves Delhi HC seeking “coercive action” against pilots who quit without notice

Akasa Air has moved the Delhi High Court seeking a direction to the DGCA to act against pilots who left the airline without serving their mandatory notice period

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AG-365S of Marut Drones becomes first DGCA-certified drone for dual usage

The company claimed that it is the country’s first multi-utility agriculture small category drone to receive the DGCA-approved type certificate.

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DGCA carrying out technical evaluation of two incidents involving IndiGo planes

DGCA is carrying out technical evaluation of engine issues faced by IndiGo's two aircraft on Tues. Pilots followed standard procedures & landed back in Kolkata & Mumbai. IndiGo CEO said 40 aircraft are impacted by supply-chain challenge & mitigating measures are being taken to deliver capacity guidance.

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DGCA inspection finds lapses in Air India's internal safety audits

The inspection found that these reports “were subsequently prepared/falsified when demanded by the DGCA team”. Read more on The Hindu

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Pilot fatigue in India, a wake-up call for airlines

The aviation regulator in India should realise that duty time for Indian pilots is not a ‘one size fits all’ matter

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DCW issues notices to Delhi Police, DGCA over alleged sexual harassment on plane

NEW DELHI: The Delhi Commission for Women has issued notices to the Delhi Police and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) over an incident of alleged sexual harassment onboard a Delhi-Mumbai Spicejet Flight on August 16.

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Domestic air passenger traffic jumps 25% in July

India's domestic air passenger traffic rose 25% year-on-year to 1.21 crore in July, led by IndiGo's 76.75 lakh passengers (63.4% market share). Air India (11.98 lakh passengers, 9.9% share) and Vistara (10.20 lakh, 8.4%) followed

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DGCA grants permit extension for Jet Airways

Jalan-Kalrock Consortium, the winning bidder for bankrupt Jet Airways, on July 31 said aviation regulator DGCA has renewed the airline’s air operator certificate.

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