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No compromise on pilots' weekly rest, DGCA assures Delhi HC on revised Fli
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
During the hearing, the DGCA categorically informed the Court that mandatory weekly rest for pilots has not been relaxed for any airline. "Weekly rest is non-negotiable. It cannot be tampered with. No relaxation has been given to any airline in this regard."
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Delhi HC seeks DGCA's stand on keeping FDTL rules in abeyance
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday sought the stand of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on a plea challenging its decision to keep the revised Flight Duty Time Limitation (FDTL) regulations in abeyance, despite their direct link to passenger safety. A Division Bench compris
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CCI takes cognizance of information filed against IndiGo, to probe issue o
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has decided to launch an inquiry into the issue of flight disruptions at IndiGo, taking cognizance of Information filed against the airline.
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"Stakeholders gave presentations, inquiry going on": Sanjay Jha on FDTL no
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
Janata Dal (United) MP and Chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Transport, Tourism and Culture, Sanjay Jha, on Wednesday, said that an inquiry is going on regarding the technical glitch at the IGI Airport and the Flight Duty Time Limitation (FDTL) norms in the light of t
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"Blackmailing power can bring govt, DGCA to knees": Raghav Chadha flags "d
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
Following the IndiGo flight cancellation crisis, Aam Aadmi Party MP Raghav Chadha on Wednesday flagged the "duopoly" in the aviation sector, demanding that the Centre encourage other companies to enter the market.
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Delhi HC seeks DGCA reply on Pilots' Contempt Plea over fatigue management
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
The plea contends that the DGCA diluted the new Flight Duty Time Limitation (FDTL) norms by approving airline-specific schemes that do not fully comply with the timelines and conditions previously placed before the court.
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IndiGo appoints independent aviation expert Captain John Illson to find ou
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The decision was taken following the recommendation of the Crisis Management Group (CMG) constituted by the IndiGo Board just after disruptions started in the first week of December.
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DGCA, Civil Aviation Ministry equally responsible for IndiGo disruption: C
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Congress leader Karti Chidambaram on Friday held the Directorate General of Civil Aviation and the Ministry of Civil Aviation equally responsible for the IndiGo flight operations crisis and said that an impact study should have been carried out before issuing a notification on Flight Duty
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Delhi HC seeks assured passenger relief, directs IndiGo and Centre to act
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Court stated that its primary concern was to safeguard passenger welfare and prevent a recurrence of the recent disruptions.
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ALPA India to brief Parliamentary Standing Committee on FDTL gaps, pilot f
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Airline Pilots' Association of India (ALPA India) has been invited to Parliament by the Parliamentary Standing Committee to present its concerns on Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL), pilot fatigue and growing safety risks in the aviation sector.
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"Airports reporting normal conditions": Civil Aviation Minister tells Lok
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
"I would like to inform the House that the disruption caused by IndiGo's operational failures is now rapidly stabilising. IndiGo's daily flight count, which had fallen drastically to 706 on December 5, recovered to 1,800 yesterday and is expected to rise further today. All other airlines
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ALPA India Gen Sec raises security concerns over exemption to IndiGo from
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
"The root cause should be explained to the people. The issue is the chances of it happening again. Our concern is that DGCA allowing a temporary exemption from some FDTL rules compromises the safety. Today, we have one law for IndiGo and another for other operators. To fulfil the demands
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