India’s aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), identified 51 safety lapses at Air India in a recent…
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Air India pilots sick leaves rise after AI 171 crash DGCA issues show cause notices for safety breaches
In the wake of the tragic crash of Air India flight AI 171 on 12th June 2025, a noticeable increase…
Etihad orders B787 fuel control lock checks; DGCA says it is monitoring situation
As a precautionary step post Air India B787 crash, UAE-based Etihad Airways has advised pilot and engineering team on fuel…
DGCA medical test mandate for pilots sparks row
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has mandated that medical examinations for commercial pilots will be conducted at IAF…
DGCA pulls up Air India for violating flight duty norms on UK flights
India’s aviation regulator has pulled up Air India over flight duty time violations, issuing a show-cause notice to the Tata…
DGCA asks Air India to remove 3 crew rostering officials over ‘recent safety lapses’
The aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), has ordered immediate action against three senior officials of Air…
DGCA meets Air India CEO after Ahmedabad crash, seeks tighter safety, operations protocols, say sources
Following the tragic crash of Air India flight AI 171 on June 12, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)…
DGCA flags Turkish Airlines for safety lapses during ramp inspections at four Indian airports
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has directed Turkish Airlines to ensure full compliance with international and national aviation…
DGCA approves 3 month extension for IndiGo’s Boeing 777 lease from Turkish Airlines
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has granted IndiGo a three-month extension on its wet lease agreement with Turkish…
Pakistan airspace ban: DGCA mandates new rules for airlines on passenger service, flight delays
Amid longer flight durations triggered by Pakistan’s airspace closure, India’s aviation regulator, DGCA, on Saturday issued a detailed advisory directing…