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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 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…

The Economic Times

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…

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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

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.…

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

Air India Phuket-Delhi turbulence: Civil Aviation Minister Naidu visits passengers injured in mid-air incident

Civil Aviation Minister visited injured passengers after a flight turbulence event. Air India flight AI2379 experienced a momentary altitude variation during its journey. Several passengers and crew members sustained injuries and received medical attention. The aircraft is undergoing inspection while recorders are secured for examination. The Directorate General of Civil…

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IndiGo's Rahul Bhatia says pilot duty rules make aviation 'uncompetitive', calls for review

IndiGo's managing director Rahul Bhatia seeks a review of pilot flight duty rules. He stated these norms reduce cockpit productivity and increase airline costs. Revised rules implemented in November 2025 caused widespread flight disruptions for IndiGo. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation revised rules to reduce pilot fatigue. Bhatia argued…

The Economic Times

Centre pulls up DGCA over lapses in hiring process

India's aviation ministry has reprimanded its safety regulator for failing to prevent conflicts of interest. Officials' relatives are working in the aviation sector, raising concerns about potential influence. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation faces scrutiny over delayed disclosures of these family placements. This situation arises amid rapid growth and…

The Economic Times

DGCA to introduce digital platform for incident reporting, says Civil Aviation Minister

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is developing a digital incident reporting platform on the eGCA portal to enable electronic submission and faster processing of mandatory occurrence reports, Civil Aviation Minister K. Rammohan Naidu told the Rajya Sabha.

The Economic Times

Pilots' grouping ALPA India seeks suspension of Indian airlines' flights to West Asia

In March this year also, the Airline Pilots' Association of India (ALPA India) had asked the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to adopt a precautionary approach in view of the evolving military situation and the increasing risks to civil aviation in West Asia.

The Economic Times

India achieves major milestone: Helicopters can now land without radar as DGCA clears satellite-based navigation system

India has achieved a significant aviation milestone with the approval of its first Private Point-in-Space (PinS) instrument approach procedure for helicopters at Undavalli Heliport. This satellite-based technology allows for safe and accurate landings, especially in challenging weather or remote locations. The innovation is set to boost helicopter operations across various…

The Economic Times

Airport operators to keep records of security hold area, tarmac photos for 3 years: DGCA

Airport operators now face a new directive from the DGCA. They must keep records of all photographs taken in security hold areas and on the tarmac. These records are to be preserved for a period of three years. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation can demand these records for inspection…

The Economic Times

India’s largest airline to pay £41m compensation for cancelled flights during massive aviation chaos

Top aviation officials blamed the carrier for week-long collapse of operations which IndiGo said was caused by mismanaged crew rosters

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Pilots urge grounding of all Boeing 787s in India after emergency power device deploys mid-air

Air India flight from Amritsar to Birmingham suffers scare as Dreamliner aircraft’s emergency turbine unexpectedly deploys just before landing

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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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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:

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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:

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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.

The Hindu

DGCA to meet Go First RP on revival plan

Go First’s Resolution Professional Shailendra Ajmera will meet the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Wednesday to discuss the revival plan and seek its nod for resumption of flights after the airline’s creditors approved interim funding.

The Hindu

DGCA nod to scale up e-plane model developed at IIT-M

A start-up at the Indian Institute of Techmology-Madras that developed an e-plane has received approval from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation to scale up the model. It had developed a prototype of the e-plane and demonstrated it on the campus.

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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 the cabin, according to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation. Read further on Dynamite News:

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SC issues notice to DGCA on plea for guidelines to deal with unruly passengers

Supreme Court asked DGCA to respond to a petition seeking clear and zero tolerance guidelines for civil authorities and airlines when faced with unruly behaviour by passengers on flights.

The Hindu

DGCA orders Go First to stop selling air tickets with immediate effect

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on May 8 ordered crisis-hit airline GoFirst to stop selling air tickets with immediate effect until further instructions.

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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 female friend in the cockpit. Read further on Dynamite News:

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