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More than 2,000 technical defects reported to DGCA in commercial airlines
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Minister of State in the Civil Aviation Ministry, Murlidhar Mohol, on Thursday said that since 2021, more than 2,000 technical defects have been reported to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, out of which 183 have been reported in the year 2025 till July 21.
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DGCA's 360-Degree Audits are a Positive Step, but Seamless Execution will
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 24: Following the concern over safety gaps in air travel, especially in the wake of the recent fatal air crash at Ahmedabad that claimed 241 lives, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has introduced a special audit framework for a 360-degree ev
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DGCA issues four show cause notices to Air India for multiple violations:
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The notices pertain to breaches related to Flight Duty Period (FDP) and Weekly Rest requirements, cabin crew rest and duty norms, crew training, and operational procedures.
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15th DGC Junior/Sub-Junior Golf Tournament 2025 kickstarts from Tuesday in
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Over 180 golfers, aged between 6 and 22 years, will participate in this three-day, 18-holes-per-day tournament played on both the Lodhi and Peacock Courses. Usha has been in longstanding association of over three decades with the Delhi Golf Club . The ceremonial tee-off was done by top junio
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"No issues found": Air India concludes inspections on locking mechanism of
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
"Air India has completed precautionary inspections on the locking mechanism of Fuel Control Switch (FCS) on all Boeing 787 and Boeing 737 aircraft in its fleet. Boeing 737 aircraft are part of the fleet of Air India Express, Air India's low cost subsidiary. With this, the two airlines have c
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Parliament Monsoon Session: MPs to raise questions on aviation sector, pas
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
According to the list of business of Rajya Sabha, Rashtriya Janata Dal RJD) Rajya Sabha MP Manoj Kumar Jha has asked the Union Minister of Civil Aviation regarding the DGCA safety audits and measures undertaken after any safety violations.
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We have to stick to report, whatever it says will be final: Civil Aviation
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
"We can't go on things based on what is being said. We have to stick to the report, and whatever the report says, that is going to be the final. So, we have to give that scope, the time and the kind of confidence to AAIB. That is very much needed," Naidu said while speaking to ANI.
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DGCA withdraws window shade advisory, photography ban remains at IAF airpo
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) announced that the advisory requiring the lowering of window shades during aircraft operations at Indian Air Force Joint User Airports (JUAs) has been withdrawn. However, the ban on aerial and ground photography at these airports remains in ef
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"Premature and speculative": NTSB slams media reports on AI-171 crash inve
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
The US federal agency, National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), responsible for the investigation of aviation accidents and significant transportation events in the country, on Friday (local time) issued a strong rebuke of recent media coverage made over the preliminary investigative
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AI-171 Investigation: AAIB slams international media speculation on plane
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
The AAIB, under the Ministry of Civil Aviation, reaffirmed that the investigation into the Air India crash is being conducted in a "rigorous and most professional manner in accordance with the AAIB Rules and international protocols." The Bureau cautioned that the high-profile nature of th
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"Report claims state of "confusion" between pilots", says DGCA's former fl
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
Former Flight Operations Inspector with the DGCA (Directorate General of Civil Aviation), Captain Prashant Dhalla, spoke to ANI on Thursday regarding the Wall Street Journal's news report on the Air India AI 171 crash that occurred in Ahmedabad last month.
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Air India completes fuel control switch inspections on Boeing 787 Fleet; n
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
The inspections were conducted in compliance with a directive issued by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Monday, July 14.
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