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Pilots' association writes to DGCA, seeks suspension of Gulf flights

The pilots' body said the renewed hostilities in the region have heightened risks for civil aviation and called for an immediate review of flight operations to conflict-affected areas.
india news
Updated on Jul 21, 2026 06:10 am IST

Instructor derostered, flight grounded after trainee pilot hurt in UP's Kanpur

The action was taken after a trainee pilot was injured at Kanpur’s Chakeri airport during night instructional flying on Friday.
india news
Updated on Jun 29, 2026 07:44 am IST

Crew, ATC de-rostered after AI flight enters Pakistan airspace

Crew, ATC de-rostered after AI flight enters Pakistan airspace
india news
Published on Jun 25, 2026 07:38 am IST

CA Final Result 2026 for May exam declared, here's how to check scorecards

CA Final Result 2026 for May exam declared, here's how to check scorecards
exam results
Published on Jun 18, 2026 11:40 am IST

Fatigued pilots and a tired roster regulation

DGCA permits a pilot to be scheduled for 60 hours of duty per seven days but a 2021 WHO-ILO report finds that anything above 55 hours of flying per week elevates the risk of stroke by 35% and the risk of death from ischemic heart disease by 17%. (HT Archive)
opinion
Published on May 11, 2026 03:12 pm IST

TMC's Mahua Moitra faces ‘chor’ chants on IndiGo flight, files complaint

Mahua Moitra claimed that a group of men shouted slogans at her and recorded the incident on their phones.
india news
Updated on May 08, 2026 03:00 pm IST

CBI arrests DGCA official, Reliance-linked exec in drone import bribery case

Representational image.
india news
Published on Apr 20, 2026 01:31 pm IST

CBI arrests DGCA dy director, senior executive of private firm in bribery case

The CBI has arrested two persons, including a deputy director of the DGCA in a bribery case. (File)
india news
Updated on Apr 19, 2026 07:45 pm IST

Bhujbal’s helicopter lands in parking lot, 1km away from helipad in Purandar; probe likely

However, the pilot landed the aircraft in a parking lot located around a kilometre away from the designated site. (VIDEO GRAB)
pune news
Published on Apr 12, 2026 04:18 am IST

DGCA temporarily relaxes pilot flight duty time limit for long-haul services

The announcement was made by ministry of civil aviation.
india news
Published on Apr 07, 2026 07:20 pm IST

Airlines cannot bypass weekly rest for pilots, DGCA tells HC

Representational image.
india news
Published on Apr 04, 2026 09:16 am IST

New DGCA chief, I&B ministry secretary appointed in major shuffle

Vir Vikram Yadav (L) and Chanchal Kumar (R)
india news
Updated on Apr 01, 2026 09:08 am IST

Vir Vikram Yadav takes over as new DGCA DG as sector faces challenges

Vir Vikram Yadav, an Odisha cadre IAS officer replaces Faiz Ahmed Kidwai at DGCA (X/Food_Odisha)
india news
Updated on Apr 01, 2026 08:11 am IST

Special safety check of 29 aviation operators conducted in Feb, March: Govt

Aircraft on display on the eve of a civil aviation event at Begumpet Airport in Hyderabad (ANI FILE)
india news
Published on Mar 30, 2026 06:50 pm IST

60% seats on flights to be allocated ‘free of charge’ from April 20: DGCA

At present, only 20 per cent of seats can be chosen without a fee, while the rest require payment.
india news
Updated on Apr 01, 2026 11:59 am IST

DGCA issues new rules for flights carrying VIPs, months after Ajit Pawar's death

The order, issued under the Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam, 2024 and dated March 27, replaces safety circulars that had gone unrevised for decades
india news
Updated on Mar 28, 2026 06:54 am IST

Pilots' assn flags risk in Air India flights to West Asia: ‘Wilful endangerment’

ALPA India has criticized individual airlines' risk assessments and called for clarity on war-risk insurance for pilots.
india news
Updated on Mar 28, 2026 06:12 am IST

DGCA asks Air India for corrective measures after wrong plane sent to Vancouver

A Vancouver-bound Air India Boeing 777-200 LR aircraft, after being airborne for over seven hours, returned to Delhi on March 19 after it was found that the plane was not approved for operating the flight. The approval is only for Boeing 777-300 ER to operate that flight.
india news
Published on Mar 26, 2026 03:46 pm IST

Amid West Asia crisis, govt removes fare caps imposed after Dec cancellations

Govt lifts curbs on ticket prices, flags action if fares spike again
india news
Updated on Mar 22, 2026 05:44 am IST

DGCA ask airlines to avoid 11 airspaces, ensure contingency plans

DGCA warned of multiple hazards, including potential attacks on US and Israeli assets affecting not only Iranian airspace but also neighbouring countries.
india news
Updated on Mar 20, 2026 05:47 am IST

Indian pilots’ body raises fatigue concerns amid West Asia conflict

A smoke plume near the Dubai International Airport. (AFP)
india news
Published on Mar 18, 2026 04:49 pm IST

No charge on 60% seats, passenger rights: Centre's directives to airlines | List

Passengers travelling on the same PNR to be seated together, preferably in adjacent seats.
india news
Published on Mar 18, 2026 11:03 am IST

Air India asks DGCA to relax pilot duty norms amid West Asia airspace closure

Air India seeks temporary relaxation in pilot duty norms from DGCA as West Asia airspace closure forces longer routes and Rome fuel stops on some flights (Representative photo)
india news
Published on Mar 12, 2026 04:04 pm IST

Noida airport CEO presents aerodrome licence to CM Yogi

According to government officials, after obtaining the aerodrome licence, the final phase of regulatory approvals is currently underway. (HT Archive)
noida news
Published on Mar 11, 2026 05:04 am IST

When will Noida International Airport open? What we know after key DGCA license

Spread across 1,300 hectares in Uttar Pradesh's Jewar, the Noida International Airport cleared its ultimate hurdle - getting an aerodrome license, before kickstarting operations a day after it received mandatory security clearance from the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS).
india news
Published on Mar 07, 2026 01:48 pm IST

Noida International Airport set to launch after DGCA grants aerodrome licence

The aerodrome features a 3,900-metre by 45-metre runway and has parking stands for 24 Code C and two Code D/F aircraft.
lucknow news
Updated on Mar 07, 2026 03:01 pm IST

DGCA grants aerodrome licence to Noida airport, readies it for takeoff

Noida International Airport receives DGCA aerodrome licence after BCAS security clearance.s
noida news
Updated on Mar 07, 2026 03:00 pm IST

Rohit Pawar claims factual errors in plane crash report, suspects cover-up

NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar addressed a press conference at the Yashwantrao Chavan Centre in south Mumbai on Wednesday (Raju Shinde)
mumbai news
Published on Mar 05, 2026 04:02 am IST

DGCA asks carriers to avoid flying via Persian Gulf amid escalating tensions

India's DGCA has advised all carriers to avoid West Asian and Persian Gulf airspace due to escalating military tensions, effective immediately until March 2026.
india news
Updated on Mar 01, 2026 07:03 am IST

India’s flying training organisations need reset

The last several weeks have seen several incidents involving India’s FTOs and smaller trainer-aircraft. In January itself, an IndiaOne Air Cessna Grand C208B aircraft with six on board crash landed in Odisha’s Rourkela. Thankfully, there were no fatalities. (Fire Department/ANI)
opinion
Updated on Feb 27, 2026 06:06 am IST
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