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Council of Indian Aviation expresses grief over Redbird Airways air ambula
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
The aircraft, operated by, was on a critical medical evacuation mission from to, carrying a patient, medical personnel, attendants, and flight crew. Such missions represent the highest level of humanitarian aviation service, where every second is vital in saving lives.
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DGCA issues show-cause notice to Air India pilot for accepting aircraft de
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued a show-cause notice to an Air India pilot amid safety concerns on flights AI-358 and AI-357, pertaining to aircraft dispatch, Minimum Equipment List (MEL) compliance, and flight crew decision-making.
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"Failure on both parts of the DGCA and the airline...": Karti Chidambaram
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Amid nationwide disruptions caused by delays and cancellations of IndiGo flights, Congress MP Karti Chidambaram on Friday criticised both the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and the airline for failing to enforce and comply with the mandatory rest period directive for flight
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Air India introduces flexible contract model for pilots to balance work an
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Air India rolls out a "Flexi Contract for Pilots," a new work model that lets flight crew choose shorter duty patterns while keeping operations running smoothly. The airline says the plan aims to match pilots' preferences with roster needs and focuses on work-life balance without hurting eff
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DGCA begins auto-generation of computer numbers for flight crew through Pa
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
This initiative aims to utilise the DigiLocker facility, streamline the application process, enhance the ease of doing business, and eliminate manual document submission and verification.
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AI 171 crash: Pilots' association slams "reckless and unfounded insinuatio
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
"The Indian Commercial Pilots' Association (ICPA) expresses its unwavering support for the flight crew of Air India flight Al 171. In the aftermath of this incident, we are deeply disturbed by speculative narratives emerging in sections of the media and public discourse, particularly the rec
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Words can't capture what we feel: Air India CEO at Memorial for AI171 Crew
Updated : 9 months ago IST
Air India held a memorial service on Tuesday at its corporate headquarters in Gurugram to honour the flight crew lost in the tragic AI171 accident.
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DGCA issues revised safety guidelines for monsoon flying amid rising weath
Updated : 9 months ago IST
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued a revised set of operational guidelines aimed at strengthening aviation safety.
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Ahmedabad plane crash: 241 people onboard Air India flight dead, only one
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
"The 12-year-old Boeing 787-8 aircraft departed from Ahmedabad at 1338 hrs, carrying 230 passengers and 12 crew. The aircraft crashed shortly after take-off. We regret to inform that, of the 242 aboard, there are 241 confirmed fatalities. The sole survivor is being treated in a hospital,
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GCAA adopts Protocol for Autopsy and Aviation Medicine in Air Accident Inv
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) of the UAE has approved a new "Protocol for Autopsy and Aviation Medicine in Air Accident Investigations." The protocol will enhance air accident investigations by integrating forensic and aviation medical expertise to analyse crew health, aircraft
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"Crew is vomiting": US flight diverted for 'deep clean' over 'biohazard' s
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
The flight was cut short and forced to land in Washington DC to undergo a "deep clean", according to the airline.
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Burning smell prompts emergency on Pakistan International Airlines flight
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Following a thorough examination by the flight crew, the aircraft was ultimately cleared for departure to Islamabad. The PIA spokesperson confirmed the in-flight smoke detection and the resulting delay in departure.
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