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No compromise on pilots' weekly rest, DGCA assures Delhi HC on revised Fli
Updated : 6 months, 1 week 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 : 6 months, 1 week 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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"Stakeholders gave presentations, inquiry going on": Sanjay Jha on FDTL no
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks 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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Delhi HC seeks DGCA reply on Pilots' Contempt Plea over fatigue management
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks 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 : 8 months 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 : 8 months 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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ALPA India to brief Parliamentary Standing Committee on FDTL gaps, pilot f
Updated : 8 months 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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Over 4500 bags delivered, Rs 827 crore refunded as IndiGo restores full mo
Updated : 8 months ago IST
According to the airline, Monday's total flight count has risen sharply from around 1,650 on Sunday. IndiGo also reported a marked improvement in its on-time performance (OTP), which has climbed to 90% across the network, a substantial leap from nearly 75% recorded the previous day.
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"Govt is taking matter seriously, action will certainly be taken": MoS Mur
Updated : 8 months ago IST
In the wake of recent IndiGo flight disruptions, Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation and Cooperation Murlidhar Mohol on Sunday said that they are closely monitoring the situation and have taken immediate action against the airline for not adhering to Flight Duty Time Limitations (F
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DGCA issues show-cause notice to IndiGo CEO over recent disruptions of fli
Updated : 8 months 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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With ongoing Indigo service disruption, Ministry of Civil Aviation takes p
Updated : 8 months, 1 week 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 : 8 months, 1 week 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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