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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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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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"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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"DGCA forms four-member committee to review operational disruptions in Ind
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
In the wake of recent disruptions, Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation and Cooperation Murlidhar Mohol on Saturday said that the DGCA has set up a four-member committee to review the operational disruptions in IndiGo Airlines.
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Civil Aviation Minister holds IndiGo's "mismanagement with its crew" respo
Updated : 3 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 reviews IndiGo disruptions as airline experiences higher than normal
Updated : 3 months, 3 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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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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