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DGCA issues show-cause notice to IndiGo CEO over recent disruptions of fli
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has formally issued a show-cause notice to IndiGo's Chief Executive Officer Pieter Elbers--holding the airline accountable for large-scale operational disruptions in recent days and pointing to "significant lapses in planning, oversight and
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IndiGo crisis: DGCA forms committee to review disruptions, Oppn's "monopol
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
According to airport data accessed on Saturday, several major hubs reported significant cancellations by IndiGo. Hyderabad Airport recorded 69 planned cancellations, including 26 arrivals and 43 departures.
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Vice President CP Radhakrishnan chairs closing ceremony of Unity March fro
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Speaking at the closing ceremony of the Padyatra, Vice President CP Radhakrishnan stated that the Padyatra was a celebration of India's immortal spirit. He proudly stated that the Padyatra has emerged as a platform to unite the people and soul of the nation, embodying the values of unity,
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With ongoing Indigo service disruption, Ministry of Civil Aviation takes p
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
With the ongoing disruption in flight schedules, particularly those of IndiGo, the Ministry of Civil Aviation took urgent and proactive measures on Friday. The Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) orders of the DGCA (Directorate General of Civil Aviation) have been placed in abeyance with
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This is management failure, govt policy was finalised year ago: Aviation E
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Aviation Expert Harsh Vardhan held Indigo Management responsible for disruptions to its operations, leading to severe delays and congestion at major airports across the country, and said that the management should have taken proactive steps, as the Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) poli
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Civil Aviation Minister holds IndiGo's "mismanagement with its crew" respo
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
"From November 1, the DGCA came up with new FDTL (flight duty time limitation) regulations. The Ministry also initiated a continuous engagement process with the airlines for at least 6 months. Previously, there was no issue regarding the new FDTL norm. Other airlines, including Air India
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DGCA's FDTL rules "in abeyance" to aid stranded passengers: Civil Aviation
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Friday placed its Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) orders in abeyance to help stabilise the situation and minimise passenger inconvenience, in response to the ongoing disruption in flight schedules, particularly those of IndiGo Airlin
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DGCA grants IndiGo one-time flight duty exemptions asks for compilation ro
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The regulator said that the exemption covers provisions under Night Duty 0000-0650 hours and restrictions on night operations of the revised Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) Civil Aviation Requirements Section 7 Series J Part III Rev 2, Phase-II, applicable to the airline's A320 fleet,
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DGCA amends flight duty norms, removes provision prohibiting substitution
Updated : 5 months, 3 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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IndiGo seeks FDTL exemption for A320 fleet, assures op stability by Feb 10
Updated : 5 months, 3 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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Parliament approves Central Excise (Amendment) Bill, 2025 to raise excise
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, while replying to the discussion in Rajya Sabha, said the higher duties on cigarettes will be shared with the states. "This is not a cess but excise duty. The amount will be redistributed to the States as per the Finance Commission's recommendati
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"PM Modi kept finding excuse to take money out of public's pocket and fill
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Speaking during a discussion in the Rajya Sabha, Tiwari alleged that the Centre was presenting its decisions as acts of goodwill. At the same time, in his view, the impact on the public remained adverse.
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