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Two IndiGo flights avert mid-air collision, DGCA orders probe
The incident took place at Kempegowda International Airport on January 7 when IndiGo flights 6E 455 (to Kolkata) and 6E 246 (to Bhubaneswar) were reportedly given the mandatory clearances from the ATC at the same time.
Updated on Jan 20, 2022 05:14 AM IST
HT Correspondent, New Delhi
The near-miss at Bengaluru airport: All you need to know
On January 7, two flights of the same carrier--IndiGo--took off at the same time, nearly resulting in a collision, said the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). While one plane was headed to Kolkata, the other was Bhubaneswar-bound.
Published on Jan 19, 2022 09:22 PM IST
Tragedy averted in Bengaluru's skies as 2 IndiGo flights nearly collide mid-air
Aviation regulator DGCA, which has initiated a probe into the incident, said the incident took place on January 7.
Published on Jan 19, 2022 06:52 PM IST
hindustantimes.com, New Delhi
DGCA issues guidelines for Covid positive air crew
The special medical exam will be held at one of the Indian Air Force boarding centres after complete clinical recovery, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said in a circular posted on its website on Monday.
Published on Jan 12, 2022 12:18 AM IST
Neha Tripathi, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
DGCA makes breathalyser checks more stringent
If tested positive for the first time, a pilot will be given the option of getting retested using the same equipment or an alternative one.
Updated on Dec 22, 2021 04:48 AM IST
Neha LM Tripathi, New Delhi
International flights to remain suspended till January 31, says DGCA
The central aviation body the new rule was in slight modification of its circular issued on November 26 that had allowed scheduled international flights to operate from December 15.
Updated on Dec 09, 2021 07:59 PM IST
hindustantimes.com, New Delhi
Eye on Omicron: India defers full resumption of international flights
Regular commercial international passenger flights were scheduled to restart from December 15 after being suspended in March last year.
Updated on Dec 01, 2021 05:09 PM IST
Neha LM Tripathi
Domestic flights carried 70% more passengers in Oct 2021 than in previous year
According to aviation regulator DGCA, domestic airlines flew 8.99 million passengers last month, as against 5.27 million in October 2020.
Published on Nov 18, 2021 09:28 PM IST
hindustantimes.com, New Delhi
SpiceJet's licence to carry 'dangerous goods' suspended temporarily
- An article or substance is termed a ‘dangerous good’ if it poses a risk to health, safety, property or the environment.
Published on Oct 15, 2021 10:58 PM IST
Written by Shubhangi Gupta | Edited by Poulomi Ghosh, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Covid-19: Suspension of international flights extended till October 31
Cargo operations and flights on certain routes allowed by the DGCA have been kept outside the purview of the restrictions.
Updated on Sep 28, 2021 07:30 PM IST
hindustantimes.com, New Delhi
DGCA directs DDA to reduce heights of four residential buildings in Vasant Kunj
- DGCA has earmarked four buildings- Ganga, Yamuna, Narmada, Saraswati and asked DDA to reduce the height of the concerned structures to a permissible limit within 60 days
Updated on Sep 05, 2021 08:48 PM IST
hindustantimes.com | Written by Ayshee Bhaduri | Edited by Poulomi Ghosh, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Covid-19: Suspension of international flights extended till September 30
Cargo operations and flights on certain routes allowed by the DGCA have been kept outside the purview of the restrictions.
Updated on Aug 29, 2021 01:34 PM IST
hindustantimes.com | Written by Avik Roy, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
DGCA lifts ban on Boeing 737 Max aircraft
The DGCA had banned the operation of Boeing 737 Max aircraft over Indian airspace in March 2019, following two fatal accidents involving Lion Air flight 610 and Ethiopian Airlines flight 302.
Published on Aug 26, 2021 05:32 PM IST
hindustantimes.com | Written by Avik Roy, New Delhi
Domestic air travel sees record surge since 2nd Covid wave, 50L flew in July
IndiGo flew as many as 29.32 lakh passengers, constituting 58.6 per cent of the total domestic air passengers’ market share, while SpiceJet carried 4.56 lakh – accounting for 9.1 per cent of the share.
Updated on Aug 14, 2021 12:01 AM IST
Written by Sharangee Dutta | Edited by Sohini Goswami, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
DGCA: Check fare on airline site, not search engine to avoid exaggeration
Published on Aug 10, 2021 05:41 PM IST
DGCA asks passengers to check fares from airline website and not search engines
- DGCA's word of caution comes days after IAS officer Sanjeev Gupta tweeted that the one way trip fare of a British Airways flight from Delhi to London scheduled for August 26 was priced at ₹3.95 lakh on Google travel.
Published on Aug 10, 2021 10:57 AM IST
hindustantimes.com | Written by Ayshee Bhaduri | Edited by Amit Chaturvedi, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
'Reports have no proven basis': Aviation ministry on high Delhi-London fare
The issue came to light after Sanjeev Gupta, secretary at the ministry of home affairs, on Saturday raised concern about the high prices during college admission time.
Published on Aug 09, 2021 07:20 AM IST
hindustantimes.com | Written by Amit Chaturvedi, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
DGCA extends ban on international flights till August 31
- The DGCA however pointed out that international scheduled flights may be allowed on selected routes by the competent authority on a "case to case basis" in its circular.
Published on Jul 30, 2021 04:58 PM IST
Written by Shankhyaneel Sarkar | Edited by Poulomi Ghosh, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Covid-19: DGCA extends ban on scheduled international flights till July 31
A DGCA notification stated that international flights may be allowed on routes by the competent authority on a ‘case-to-case’ basis.
Published on Jun 30, 2021 01:10 PM IST
hindustantimes.com | Written by Karan Manral | Edited by Amit Chaturvedi, New Delhi
Jet Airways’ revival plan gets NCLT nod
The Mumbai bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT)directed the Jalan-Kalrock consortium to get the required approval and licences to restart the airline within 90 days.
Published on Jun 23, 2021 02:23 AM IST
Livemint | Rhik Kundu, New Delhi
Domestic air traffic plunges 63% in May: DGCA
- The DGCA data said that among private carriers, IndiGo carried 1.6 million passengers in May, making up nearly 55% of the domestic market. SpiceJet flew 199,000 passengers, accounting for 9.4% share of the market.
Updated on Jun 18, 2021 07:49 AM IST
Gireesh Chandra Prasad, New Delhi
India extends international passenger flights ban till May 31 amid Covid surge
International flights were first suspended in March 2020 after a nationwide lockdown was imposed to tackle the first wave of the Covid-19 pandemic. The government launched the Vande Bharat Mission in May 2020 to fly home Indians stranded abroad.
Updated on Apr 30, 2021 01:45 PM IST
hindustantimes.com | Written by Kanishka Sarkar, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
DGCA extends fare cap on domestic flights, operations at 80% of pre-Covid level
The decision comes amid rising number of cases.
Published on Apr 26, 2021 07:49 PM IST
hindustantimes.com, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
News updates from HT: DGCA allows banned Boeing 737 Max to fly over India
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Published on Apr 20, 2021 08:56 PM IST
hindustantimes.com, New Delhi
India finalises air bubble pact with Sri Lanka
India now has such pacts with 28 countries, including Afghanistan, Bahrain, Canada, France, Germany, Iraq, Japan, the Maldives, Nigeria, Qatar, the UAE, the UK and the USA.
Published on Apr 10, 2021 11:06 PM IST
PTI | , New Delhi
Mumbai airport to collect ₹1,000 spot fine for violation of Covid-19 norms
After it found passengers at some airports flouting the mandatory Covid-19 safety protocols during the routine surveillance, Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) had advised airports to explore the option of taking stricter actions
Published on Apr 03, 2021 11:00 PM IST
PTI | , Mumbai
Bolster airport checks, consider spot fine: DGCA
This the first time the aviation regulator has recommended fining people for flouting Covid-19 protocols and it comes at a time when the industry as well as the administration expects a significant uptick in air travel.
Updated on Mar 31, 2021 02:35 AM IST
HT Correspondent, New Delhi
Impose fines on passengers not wearing masks 'properly': DGCA to airports
- On March 13, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) had asked airports and airlines to ensure that passengers wear mask and maintain social distance at all times during air travel, and take action against those violating the norms.
Published on Mar 30, 2021 05:05 PM IST
PTI |
DGCA approves 18,843 flights per week from 108 airports for summer schedule
DGCA approves 18,843 flights per week for summer schedule
Published on Mar 30, 2021 04:37 PM IST
PTI |
Airlines may ban 15 passengers for not following Covid-19 norms on flights
The regulator allows carriers to ban passengers (putting them on no-fly list) for three to 24 months for not following the rules.
Published on Mar 24, 2021 10:49 PM IST
PTI | , New Delhi