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DGCA amends flight duty norms, removes provision prohibiting substitution
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Friday announced the withdrawal of instructions that prohibited the substitution of leave for weekly rest for airline crew.
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Pilots Association writes to DGCA, flags safety concerns over FDTL phase I
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
In its letter addressed to the DGCA, ALPA highlighted that the decision to extend exemptions to the airline contradicts prior agreements, compromises pilot safety, and undermines the intent of the FDTL regulations, which are designed to protect passengers and crew.
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Tamil Nadu: Indigo flights cancelled due to operational reasons, says Chen
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Several IndiGo flights scheduled to depart from Chennai Airport till 6 pm on Friday were cancelled due to operational reasons, the airport authority announced, adding to the nationwide disruption in the airline's operations.
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"Request complete investigation": Congress's Gaddam Vamsi questions IndiGo
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Speaking to ANI on Thursday, Krishna said he had reached out to Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu and urged a complete inquiry into the airline's operations.
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"Shut down Civil Aviation Ministry": Priyanka Chaturvedi slams Centre afte
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi on Friday slammed the government after IndiGo cancelled record flights from several airports, saying that there is no point in running the Civil Aviation Ministry if it is not paying attention to the problems of passengers.
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IndiGo seeks FDTL exemption for A320 fleet, assures op stability by Feb 10
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
IndiGo, which is experiencing operational disruptions and cancellations, has sought temporary operational exemptions from certain Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) provisions for its A320 fleet until February 10, 2026, and assured that operational stability will be restored by that date
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DGCA reviews IndiGo disruptions as airline experiences higher than normal
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
IndiGo has been experiencing a sharp rise in cancellations, reaching approximately 170-200 flights per day, which is substantially higher than normal.
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Civil Aviation Minister holds key meeting with IndiGo officials amid natio
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Representatives from IndiGo, the Airports Authority of India (AAI), Air Traffic Control (ATC), the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), and the Aviation Secretary participated in the meeting.
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FRMS transition must factor pilot adequacy, says pilots association amid f
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
In a statement issued on Thursday, ALPA India said the disruptions allegedly linked to a pilot shortage following the implementation of new Flight Duty Time Limit (FDTL) norms raise questions about airline planning, regulatory oversight, and market fairness.
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DGCA probes Air India after aircraft operated on expired Airworthiness cer
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has launched an investigation into Air India after the airline was reported to have operated aircraft in eight revenue sectors with an expired Airworthiness Review Certificate (ARC).
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GPS Spoofing reported near Delhi airport; Minister of Civil Aviation confi
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Minister of Civil Aviation, Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu, on Monday confirmed that several flights approaching Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) in New Delhi recently reported incidents of GPS spoofing. The revelation came in response to a starred question asked by Rajya Sabha me
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Air India Express completes safety checks on most of its Airbus A320 fleet
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Following concerns about a safety risk posed by the Airbus A320's software update, Air India Express on Saturday said it had completed safety checks on most of its fleet, with the remaining checks to be completed soon.
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