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Ministry of Civil Aviation reviews preparedness amid Israel-Iran conflict
Updated : 2 weeks ago IST
In view of the evolving situation in the Middle East and its potential impact on international air operations, Minister of Civil Aviation K Rammohan Naidu has undertaken a comprehensive review of preparedness and response measures with all concerned stakeholders.
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IndiGo issues travel advisory; says closely monitoring regional updates co
Updated : 2 weeks ago IST
IndiGo Airlines on Saturday issued a travel advisory stating it is closely monitoring regional updates concerning Iran and its airspace amid the evolving geopolitical situation in the region.
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DGCA announces new stringent safety mandates; NSOPs to disclose critical i
Updated : 2 weeks, 4 days ago IST
Directorate General of Civil Aviation held a high-level meeting on Tuesday with all Non-Scheduled Operators (NSOPs) to address a recent surge in aviation incidents and emphasised prioritizing safety over commercial interests while affirming that the pilot-in-command's decision to divert d
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DGCA guidelines on prohibition of power banks inside aircraft aimed at pas
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Union Minister of Civil Aviation, Ram Mohan Naidu on Sunday responded to the guidelines issued by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) prohibiting the carrying of power banks in the aircrafts, stating that the rules and regulations are issues in view of passenger and flight sa
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Canada seeks probe after Air India pilot found under influence of alcohol
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) informed authorities that "Captain Saurabh Kumar reported for duty on Air India flight AI186 on December 23, 2025, while under the influence of alcohol, and unfit for duty".
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Indian Coast Guard hosts inaugural Flight Safety seminar, focuses on safet
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) conducted its inaugural Flight Safety Seminar along with the First Annual Flight Safety Meeting at the Sam Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi, on December 23-24.
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Delhi HC seeks DGCA reply on Pilots' Contempt Plea over fatigue management
Updated : 2 months, 4 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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Pilots Association writes to DGCA, flags safety concerns over FDTL phase I
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
In its letter addressed to the DGCA, ALPA highlighted that the decision to extend exemptions to the airline contradicts prior agreements, compromises pilot safety, and undermines the intent of the FDTL regulations, which are designed to protect passengers and crew.
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Ahmedabad-bound Air India flight lands back in Delhi after smoke indicatio
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
According to an Air India official, the crew of flight AI2939 immediately turned back to Delhi as part of standard operating protocols after an alert appeared on the cockpit systems.
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US shutdown deepens, flight delays mount as air traffic controllers skip w
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
The US government shutdown, now in its 34th day, has caused major flight delays and staff shortages as unpaid air traffic controllers and TSA workers struggle to cope. Officials and unions warn of growing safety and reliability risks, urging Congress to reopen the government immediately.<
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FIP seeks comprehensive DGCA inspection of Boeing 787's electric systems
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
"We have written an email to Manish Kumar, who is in charge of air safety in DGCA, and we have marked the copies to DG DGCA, DG AAIB and the Secretary of Civil Aviation. The incident occurred on the 4th of October on a Boeing 787 aircraft. Registration was Victor Tango Alpha November Osca
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ALPA India to join AAIB discussions on aviation safety, AI 171 crash probe
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The Airline Pilots' Association of India (ALPA India) has said that it has been formally invited by the Director General, Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB), to attend a consultation meeting in the national capital on Friday
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